Commencement
Commencement is a special time for the university community. Whether a student, faculty member, family member or friend, graduation is an important event that marks a momentous occasion in the lives of our graduates and the entire university community. The Kent Campus holds Commencement ceremonies at the conclusion of the Spring, Summer and Fall terms.
Fall 2018 Commencement
Kent State University Commencement ceremonies are among the most important traditions in the life of our university community. Whether a student, faculty member, family member or friend, graduation is an important event that marks a momentous occasion in the lives of our graduates and the entire university community. For more information, specific to your role - student, guest or faculty - use the menu at the top of the page to find all of the information you need for commencement day.
Please be sure to check back often for up to date information about the ceremonies.
Questions? Contact us at graduate@kent.edu.
Advanced Degree Commencement
Memorial Athletic and Convocation (MAC) Center
Commencement of all Colleges
Friday, December 14, 2018
6:00 p.m.
Baccalaureate Degree Commencement
Memorial Athletic and Convocation (MAC) Center
Saturday, December 15, 2018
9:30 a.m. Ceremony
Colleges of:
Aeronautics and Engineering
Business Administration
Communication and Information
Education, Health and Human Services
1:30 p.m. Ceremony
Colleges of:
Architecture and Environmental Design
the Arts
Arts and Sciences
Nursing
Public Health
All participating graduates will be personally recognized and walk across the graduation stage. Each ceremony will be approximately 90 minutes in length.
