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!
- Saturday, Feb. 28
- 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Monday, Mar. 2
- 9 a.m.
- Saturday, Feb. 28
Guest Tickets
Each graduate who RSVPs will be allocated 6 guest tickets. Tickets will become available for download on April 8.
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RSVP
RSVP: January 16 - February 27
Each graduate who RSVPs their attendance will be allocated 6 guest tickets, cross the stage, and have their name announced.
- Pending graduates, check your 51黑料网 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.
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