Diplomas
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In-Person Ceremony Participation Info
- ADA Accommodations: Contact University Events and Protocol at graduate@kent.edu if you will need assistance with ADA accessibility at the ceremonies.
- All Graduates: Please check in one hour before your ceremony in Room 153 of the MAC Center Annex to receive your name card and alumni pin.
- Undergraduates, Master鈥檚 and Educational Specialist Graduates: After check-in, proceed to the MAC Center Gymnasium and sit
Graduation Fair & Cap and Gown Deadlines
- Graduation 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!
- Wednesday, June 3
- 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Wednesday, June 3
- Unable to attend Graduation Fair?
Guest Tickets
Each graduate who RSVPs will be allocated 6 guest tickets. Tickets will become available for download on July 15.
- Tickets cannot be printed on-site.
- All guests 2 and older must have a guest ticket for entry into the ceremony venue.
- A live simulcast of the ceremony will be available for guests without tickets.
If you need assistance, contact the Office of University Events and Protocol immediately. Office staff will not be available on event day to assist with ticket downloads.
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RSVP
RSVP: May 21 - July 6
Each graduate who RSVPs their attendance will be allocated 6 guest tickets, cross the stage, and have their name announced.
- Pending graduates, check your 性福五月天 email inbox for your unique commencement invitation.
- Email graduate@kent.edu if you missed the deadline to RSVP your ceremony attendance.
Apply for Graduation
- Graduation Application Dates and Procedures
- Review your personal information and update if needed:
- Name: Your legal name will be used for diplomas, transcripts and commencement ceremony purposes.
- Any changes to your legal name need to be made with proper documentation by submitting a Legal Name Request Form
- Name: Your legal name will be used for diplomas, transcripts and commencement ceremony purposes.
I only have my unofficial transcript from Notre Dame. Can I still be admitted to 性福五月天 and have my coursework count toward a degree?
You can submit your unofficial Notre Dame transcript in your application materials and for a 性福五月天 advisor to evaluate for course transfer and program applicability. However, 性福五月天 must have your official transcript on file in order to process transfer credits to count toward program requirements and overall credit hours for a degree at 性福五月天. Visit the on the National Student Clearinghouse site to have your transcript sent to 性福五月天.