Commencement

CONGRATULATIONS
CLASS OF 2026

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Spring Graduates:

We are excited to celebrate your achievements at Commencement! Kent Campus commencement ceremonies will be held May 7–9, 2026, in the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center. The College of Podiatric Medicine ceremony will take place on May 15, 2026, in Cartwright Hall.

Below, you will find the date of your ceremony. Ceremony times will be announced following the conclusion of the RSVP period. Additional information regarding RSVP details, access to your six guest tickets, Graduation Fair, and other important updates will be available in January. Please check back for updates as we get closer to the celebration.

CEREMONY SCHEDULE

IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES

Thursday, May 7, 2026 - Advanced Degrees

Master's, Educational Specialists, and Doctoral
- All Colleges

Friday, May 8, 2026 - Undergraduate Degrees

Bachelor’s in the College of:
- Arts and Sciences

Saturday, May 9, 2026 - Undergraduate Degrees

Associates and Bachelor’s in the Colleges of:
- Ambassador Crawford - Business and Entrepreneurship
- Aeronautics and Engineering
- Applied and Technical Studies
- Architecture and Environmental Design
- The Arts
- Communication and Information
- Education, Health and Human Services
- Nursing
- Public Health

Friday, May 15, 2026 - College of Podiatric Medicine

Feb. 27 – Deadline to on the Kent Campus

Feb. 28 and March 2-3 –&�Բ��;

March 6 – Commencement times announced

March 13 – Deadline to order Fine Quality and Doctoral Regalia

March 19 – Deadline to submit updates to

April 2 – Deadline to online

April 8 – Guest tickets available for download (six per graduate)

May 1 – Deadline to submit your diploma address in

Regional Campus student? Learn more about ceremonies.

We look forward to celebrating you soon!

Sincerely,

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

Commencement for Students

As you get closer to graduation, you will have questions about how to RSVP, get tickets, where to purchase your cap and gown and more. The answers to these questions and many more can be found in the Online Checklist for Graduation and Commencement.
Faculty

91�ֿ� will recognize the accomplishments of the Spring Class of 2026 with ceremonies on the Kent Campus May 7-9 and 15, 2026.
Commencement for Guests

Family and Friends plan your Visit to Campus! Learn about parking, shuttles, ceremony schedules and more.
Dean's/President's & Graduation Lists

Read frequently asked questions about the Dean's/President's List and the Graduation List.

Traditions

Academic ceremonies are steeped in tradition. The academic dress and the many colors that adorn regalia, the symbols of office and the music heard throughout academic ceremonies are highly symbolic and important to the university tradition. Learn more about ceremonial traditions at 91�ֿ�.

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