The Kent State University alumni family will grow by more than 2,400 new graduates from its eight-campus system across Ohio as the university holds its fall commencement ceremonies. The accomplishments of the Fall Class of 2025 will be recognized with commencement ceremonies at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Dec. 13. The commencement ceremonies will be livestreamed at www.kent.edu/commencement.
In total, 2,418 degrees will be conferred this fall, consisting of 515 associate degrees, 1,435 bachelor’s degrees, 424 master’s degrees, 43 doctoral degrees and 1 educational specialist degree.
More than 1,300 of the graduating students from the Kent Campus and Regional Campuses have confirmed their participation in the commencement ceremonies.
During the commencement ceremonies, graduating students will hear from Kent State President Todd Diacon and Executive Vice President and Provost Melody Tankersley. Graduating students will also receive individual name recognition and participate in the conferral of degrees and tassel turning ceremony.
The Dec. 13 ceremonies for all colleges and degrees on the Kent Campus will be held at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.
To participate in commencement, graduating students had to complete their ceremony RSVP by Oct. 1. Each graduating student who registered for commencement has tickets for their commencement ceremony guests to attend.
Additional Information About Fall Commencement
For more information about fall commencement, visit www.kent.edu/commencement.
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Media Contact: Emily Vincent, evincen2@kent.edu, 330-672-8595
Photo Captions:
Top Photo - A new Kent State University graduate celebrates as she holds her diploma during her commencement ceremony. (Photo credit: Bob Christy, Kent State University)
Second Photo - Two new Kent State graduates show their KSU pride with Taylor Swift-style "friendship" necklaces. (Photo credit: Bob Christy, Kent State University)