As Kent State students approach graduation, they have reached a point in their lives where they've done more than imagine real-life success at Kent State. They've experienced it. And now, the hard work will be rewarded on commencement day. This online guide to graduation and commencement provides answers to many of the questions and concerns of soon-to-be graduates.

As students look forward to graduation, it is also a time to reflect upon the faculty member or members who have made a difference in their academic career. Students, nominate your favorite teacher for Graduate's Applause Recognition.

Ceremony Dates
Find out when you will graduate and get information on other deadlines you should be aware of pertaining to the ceremony. 

Graduation Fair
Provides you with one-stop shopping to help make commencement easier to juggle in tandem with finals, job searches and graduate school applications. More than 10 departments offer their services in a single location.

Graduation List
Find out how the university reports graduates to your hometown newspaper.

Graduation Requirements
Answers questions you may have about actual graduation dates and in which ceremonies you will be permitted to participate.

Guest Information
Find out about seating for guests, parking, length of the ceremony, availability of seating for guests with special needs and much more.

Ceremony Information for Graduates
Find out about diplomas, apparel, videos, how names flagged as restricted information appear in the program and more.

Video
Get information on how to order a video tape of your graduation ceremony. 

Directions & Lodging
Take advantage of Kent State's useful directions Web site, which also features area attractions and points of interest around campus. Lodging information is also listed.

Commencement Nostalgia
Find out about the mace, the words to Kent State's alma mater and the significance of academic regalia.

Honors & Archive
Links to information about honorary degrees, the president's medal and the university medallion. These pages also include listings of recipients of these honors.

Commencement Committee
Links you to the list of hardworking university community members who work together to make commencement a successful celebration.

Alumni Association
The Alumni Association serves the university's 186,000 alumni worldwide by helping them to stay connected to their alma mater and with each other.

Media Contacts
Connects media with University Communications and Marketing to secure success stories, ceremony information and other relevant information.

Contact Us
E-mail the commencement office if the information on this Web site does not address your question or concern.