Congratulations Graduates!

Commencement

Please review the following information regarding the Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremony:

The Kent State University Geauga and Twinsburg Academic Center Pinning and Commencement ceremonies will take place at Parkside Church in Bainbridge on Friday, May 9, 2025. The Nursing Pinning Ceremony will take place at 12:00 p.m. with Commencement beginning at 2:00 p.m. 

Ceremony Programs

2025 Nursing Pinning Program (12:00 p.m. ceremony)

2025 Commencement Program (2:00 p.m. ceremony)

Ceremony Livestream

View the 2025 Nursing Pinning Ceremony Livestream (12:00 p.m. Ceremony)

View the 2025 Commencement Ceremony Livestream (2:00 p.m. Ceremony)

 

Contact

If you have any questions regarding pinning or commencement, please email ksug-graduate@kent.edu.

Regalia Information

You may visit the Kent Campus bookstore in person at any time during normal business hours to purchase your regalia. Orders do not need to be placed ahead of time for this option. Store hours and address are available at https://kent.bncollege.com/. If you have questions about regalia, you can email the bookstore directly at SM8152@bncollege.com.

Spring 2025 Grad Fair Package Prices
Cap, Gown, Tassel, and Zipper Pull $77.92
Cap, Gown, Tassel, Zipper Pull, and Diploma Frame $190
Cap, Gown, Tassel, Zipper Pull, Stole, and Diploma Frame $215
Cap and Tassel only $25.96
Gown only $42.98
Cap only $9.98
Tassel only $15.98
Zipper Pull only $8.98
Class of 2025 Stole $24.98 view here
Extreme Cap with Flash $26.98 view here
Extreme Cap with Seal $26.98 view here

Commencement and Pinning Safety Information

 

  • Prohibited Items Include:
    • Food and drink other than water
    • Animals (other than those used as a service animal)
    • Bags (larger than 14" x 14")
    • Laser pointers (Note: the use of a laser-point device will result in criminal charges and ejection from the ceremony)
    • Whistles or noisemakers
    • Weapons of any kind
  • Emergencies and Evacuation
    • In the event of a medical emergency, please see a member of the event staff, usher or law enforcement official. Should there be a need to evacuate the ceremony at any time, an announcement will be made. For your safety, please follow the instructions from the announcer and law enforcement officials.
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