Commencement Ceremony

CONGRATULATIONS KENT STATE STARK GRADUATES!

Whether a student, faculty member, family member or friend, Commencement is an important event that marks a momentous occasion in the lives of our graduates and the entire university community.

Kent State Stark Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 graduates are invited to celebrate their graduation at one ceremony on Saturday, May 13, 2023.

Get excited, Flashes! Commencement is going to be a Hall of Fame experience!

Kent State University at Stark
50th Annual Spring Commencement Ceremony

Saturday, May 13, 2023
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  
Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium
1835 Harrison Ave. NW, Canton

  
View the Spring 2023 Kent State Stark Commencement Program.
STARK COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM pdf

Watch the ceremony live beginning at 11 a.m. 
CEREMONY LIVESTREAM


KENT STATE STARK GRADUATE CHECKLIST

1. Make your reservation to attend the ceremony (required)

Make your reservation to participate in the ceremony by Friday, May 5, at 5 p.m. Please make your reservation before attending the Graduation Fair.

MAKE YOUR RESERVATION

2. Attend the Graduation Fair on March 15

Kent State Stark Graduation Fair
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
3 to 6 p.m.
Campus Center

Stop by any time between 3 and 6 p.m. to order your cap, gown, tassel and graduation announcements; and receive guidance from Student Financial Aid and Career Exploration & Development. It only takes a few minutes.

IF YOU CAN'T ATTEND THE GRADUATION FAIR
Make your reservation online to participate in the ceremony by May 5. Stop by the Bookstore before April 7 to order your cap, gown and tassel. See details below.

3. Get your cap, gown and tassel

Kent State graduates wear a black cap and gown. Your tassel color is determined by the university college that offers your degree. You can purchase a gown or borrow one from a friend. The only requirement is that your cap and gown must be black.

Caps, gowns, tassels and graduation announcements can be purchased from the Kent State Stark Bookstore. Orders should be placed before April 7. Orders placed after April 14 may incur a late fee and sizes may be limited. Direct questions to the Bookstore at 330-244-3204 or email starkbookstore@kent.edu.

Honor Cords information (if applicable to you)

Review information at www.kent.edu/registrar/graduation-honors-and-recognition. If you meet the criteria to receive Honor Cords, you can pick up your cords from Ruby Groves in the Office of Student Services, 134 Main Hall. 

Note: Honor Cords are not available at the Graduation Fair.