CONGRATULATIONS
CLASS OF 2026
Dear Fall Graduates:
We are excited to celebrate your achievements at Commencement! The Kent Campus ceremonies are scheduled for December 19, 2026, in the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.
CEREMONY SCHEDULE
| 10 a.m. All degrees in the Colleges of: Aeronautics and Engineering Applied and Technical Studies Architecture and Environmental Design The Arts Sciences and Humanities | 2 p.m. All degrees in the Colleges of: Ambassador Crawford - Business and Entrepreneurship Communication and Information Education and Human Services Nursing Public Health and Health Sciences |
Additional information regarding RSVP details, access to your six guest tickets, the Graduation Fair, and other important updates will be sent to your 91²Ö¿â email. Please check back for additional information as we get closer to the celebration.
IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES
- September - RSVP Opens - watch for your invitation to arrive by email
- October 5 - Deadline to RSVP for Commencement on the Kent Campus
- October 15 - Commencement times announced
- October 17 and 19 - Graduation Fair
- October 23 - Deadline to order Fine Quality and Doctoral Regalia
- November 6 - Deadline to submit updates to legal name
- November 13 - Deadline to online
- November 18 - Guest tickets available for download (six per graduate)
- December 11 - Deadline to submit your diploma address in
- December 19 - Commencement!
Regional Campus student? Learn more about ceremonies.
We look forward to celebrating you soon!
Sincerely,
University Events & Protocol
Contact us: Graduate@kent.edu
