Commencement for Students

1. Graduation Application Dates and Procedures
2. Log in to FlashLine
3. Review your personal information and update if needed:
   1. Name: Please be sure that your name is listed properly, as this is how it will be announced and listed in the commencement program.
   2. Diploma Mailing Address: Please be sure to update your diploma mailing address to ensure that you receive your diploma.
4. Remove a Student Directory Restriction

RSVP FOR COMMENCEMENT: January 23 - February 28

Each graduate who RSVPs their attendance will be allocated 6 guest tickets, cross the stage, and have their name announced.

• Email graduate@kent.edu if you missed the deadline to RSVP your ceremony attendance. 

REGIONAL CAMPUS CEREMONIES

Each graduate who RSVP's to attend commencement will be allocated 6 guest tickets. 

Download Tickets

• Sign In as Student / Faculty / Staff.
  • Use FlashLine credentials to complete login.
• Select Commencement Student Tickets.
• Select Find Tickets under Commencement Student Tickets.
• Continue to follow the prompts to place your ticket order.
• Tickets cannot be printed on-site.
• Contact the Office of University Events and Protocol immediately if you need assistance. Office staff will not be available on event day to assist with ticket downloads.
  • All guests 2 and older must have a guest ticket to enter the ceremony venue.
  • Graduates can transfer tickets to guests by phone number or email address under their account on the ticket website and/or download them to an Apple or Google mobile wallet.
• A live simulcast of the ceremony will be available in the Student Center KIVA for guests without tickets.

• Grad Fair will take place at the University Bookstore located at the Kent Campus Student Center. Stop in for a chance to win a raffle, purchase your cap and gown, and enjoy light refreshments. GradImages will be there to take headshots and cap and gown photos. Josten's will be available to assist with purchasing your announcements, class rings, and more!
  • Saturday, March 22 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Monday, March 24 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Tuesday, March 25 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Unable to attend Grad Fair? Visit the University Bookstore during normal business hours or place your order online by March 28.
  • The deadline for Doctoral regalia purchases is March 14, and the deadline for Doctoral rentals is March 28. 
• Reach out to the bookstore via email at SM8152@bncollege.com with any questions.
• Additional Grad Fair opportunities at Regional Campus locations

• ADA Accommodations: Contact University Events and Protocol at graduate@kent.edu if you will need assistance with ADA accessibility at the ceremonies.
• Ceremony Reporting details will be sent to graduates' Kent State emails prior to the ceremonies.

• Wednesday, April 30, 2025
  • Flashes Forever Fest
• Thursday, May 1, 2025 
  • Lavender Graduation
• Wednesday, May 7, 2025
  • Karamu Ya Wahitimu/Celebración de los Graduados
• Friday, May 9, 2025
  • College of Nursing - BSN Convocation Ceremony

• Check your student account balance
• Complete Student Financial Aid Exit Loan Counseling
• Continue your education with Kent State Online Graduate Degree Programs.
• Is there an instructor who motivated or helped you become engaged and responsible as a university student? If so, take a moment to say thank you.
• Participate in Alumni Events and Programs
• Post-Graduation Survey
• Unsubscribe to FlashAlerts
• View your Commencement Ceremony Online
• View your Commencement Photos Online

Kent State University has partnered with Parchment Inc. to improve the diploma fulfillment process for graduates of Kent State University. Upon final degree approval, the graduate’s diplomas will be fulfilled by Parchment.

• Your digital diploma will arrive approximately 4-5 weeks after commencement. Watch for an email notification.
  • Notification will be sent to your Kent State email.
  • Follow the link to set up your Parchment Digital credentials account.
  • Share and download your digital diploma as many times as you like.
• Paper diplomas will be mailed separately to your diploma (if listed) or permanent address on file 7-10 days after you receive your digital diploma.

To verify a diploma or permanent address:

1. Visit FlashLine
2. Select the Student category
3. Select Dashboard
4. Select My Personal Information located under Profile

Contact gradsvc@kent.edu with any diploma questions.