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Dear Fall Graduates: 

Congratulations on your upcoming graduation. Commencements will be held for all degrees at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center on the Kent Campus December 14, 2024. Each graduate who RSVP's to attend commencement will be allocated 6 guest tickets, cross the stage, and have their name announced. Please view the details below to help you prepare to attend your ceremony.

CEREMONY SCHEDULE - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2024
10 a.m. All Degrees in the Colleges of:

• Aeronautics and Engineering
• Ambassador Crawford - Business and Entrepreneurship
• Applied and Technical Studies
• Education, Health and Human Services
• Nursing

2 p.m. All Degrees in the Colleges of:

• Architecture and Environmental Design
• The Arts
• Arts and Sciences
• Communication and Information
• Public Health

CAP AND GOWN

• 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, October 12 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Monday, October 14 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Unable to attend Grad Fair? Visit the University Bookstore during normal business hours or place your  by November 1.
  • The deadline for Doctoral regalia purchases is October 18, and the deadline for Doctoral rentals is November 1. 

GUEST TICKETS 

• A notification will be posted on www.kent.edu/commencement as well as sent to your Kent State email address before the close of business on November 13 with the procedure for downloading your 6 guest tickets.

Have questions about graduation? Flash, the Fall Commencement '24 A.I. Chatbot has the answers! Text ‘Hi’ to 833.337.1463. 

We look forward to celebrating you soon!

Sincerely,

University Events & Protocol
Contact us: Graduate@kent.edu