Spring Commencement

A Kent State graduate student is covered in confetti during the university’s Advanced Degree Commencement Ceremony.

Students wearing graduation caps and gowns will once again grace the campus as Kent State University celebrates its newest graduates and marks the return of in-person commencement ceremonies for the first time since December 2019.

A graduating Kent State University student smiles in her cap and gown at Risman Plaza in spring 2020.

Kent State University will hold in-person commencement ceremonies in May for the Spring Class of 2021 and will welcome back all 2020 alumni for an in-person graduation ceremony during Homecoming Weekend this fall.

A new Kent State University graduate smiles after receiving her diploma.

The Kent State University alumni family will grow by nearly 5,300 new graduates as the university holds its spring commencement. 

Kent State Commencement Photo

Kent State University today announced that it will recognize the accomplishments of its Spring Class of 2020 with a virtual commencement recognition ceremony taking place on the originally scheduled commencement date.

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman is congratulated by fellow Kent State graduates at the One University Commencement held at Dix Stadium.

A helmet and pads were replaced by a cap and gown for New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman as he finished a journey he started in 2005, joining 5,300 new Kent State graduates at the One University Commencement held at Dix Stadium.

Kent State's newest graduates celebrate during the One University Commencement held at Dix Stadium.

The Kent State University alumni family grew by 5,300 new graduates as the university held its spring commencement ceremonies. 

A Kent State University graduate, who is serving as a gonfalon bearer, waits to enter Dix Stadium for the university’s 2018 One University Commencement.

The Kent State University alumni family will grow by 5,300 new graduates as the university holds its spring commencement ceremonies. 

After two Category 5 hurricanes hit her home, Debra Thomas graduates with the help of the Kent State University College of Nursing Student Emergency Fund.

Debra Thomas wanted to be a nurse to help people, but she was the one who ended up in need after two hurricanes hit her home in the Caribbean.