3. Cap, Gown and Tassel Packages

Kent State graduates wear a black cap and gown. Your tassel color is determined by the university college that offers your degree. You can purchase a gown or borrow one from a friend. The only requirement is that your cap and gown must be black.

Caps, gowns and tassels can be purchased from the Regional Campus Bookstore located at the Stark Campus. Orders should be placed before April 4. Orders placed after April 11 may incur a late fee and sizes may be limited. 

2. Required - Make Your Reservation to Attend a Graduation Fair

Kent State Stark Graduation Fairs

Wednesday, March 5, 2025
4 to 6 p.m.
Campus Center

Thursday, March 6, 2025
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Campus Center

MAKE YOUR RESERVATION TO ATTEND A GRADUATION FAIR

Stop by either day to pick up your tickets; purchase your cap, gown and tassel (see packages below); and receive guidance from Student Financial Aid and Career Exploration & Development. It only takes a few minutes.

1. Required - Make Your Reservation to Attend a Stark Ceremony

The deadline to make your reservation is Friday, May 2, at 5 p.m.

Make your reservation for the time indicated by your university college (or degree). Please make your reservation before attending the Graduation Fair. 

11 a.m. Ceremony

  • Associate Degrees
  • College of Applied and Technical Studies
  • College of the Arts
  • College of Arts and Sciences

MAKE YOUR RESERVATION FOR THE 11 A.M. CEREMONY

What is the time commitment?

You can expect to spend a couple of hours each week during the Fall semester preparing for and teaching the course. We also expect instructors to meet informally with students during the Spring semester to maintain the community of support that they developed during the Fall semester.  Instructors will also be expected to participate in assessment of the course, which will be ongoing throughout the Fall and Spring semesters.

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