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Apply for Graduation

• Log in to
• Review your personal information and update if needed:
  • Name: Please be sure that your name is listed properly, as this is how it will be announced and listed in the commencement program.
  • Diploma Mailing Address: Please be sure to update your diploma mailing address to ensure that you receive your diploma.
  • Remove a Student Directory Restriction
  • More information can be found at:
    /fbe-center/graduation-honors-and-recognition 
  • Even if you are not planning on attending your commencement ceremony, review the graduation checklist and respond about your ceremony attendance through the . Attendance at a commencement ceremony does not guarantee that your degree has been granted. All degree requirements must be met and verified before diplomas are printed.

Guest Tickets

• Each graduate will receive 8 tickets. If you do not need all of them, please feel free to leave any extra at the desk, or offer to fellow graduates. Tickets will be available for pick-up after April 20 at the Reception Desk at East Liverpool or the Welcome Center in Salem.
• If you need additional tickets, please email smotts@kent.edu. We will keep a request list and contact you the week prior regarding additional ticket availability.
• Make arrangements for guests with special needs that will be attending by emailing Danielle Baker-Rose at dbaker13@kent.edu.

Cap, gown and Graduation Materials

• Graduates will wear the traditional cap and gown, and caps should be placed or pinned so that they appear flat on top of the head. Acceptable attire for under your gown should be professional dress. Jeans, shorts, and sneakers should not be worn. Typically, graduates wear dress pants, a shirt and tie or blouse, skirts, or dresses.
  • Grad Fairs:
    • 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. - 5 p.m.
      • Tuesday, Mar. 3
        • 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 
    • Regional Campus location: Stark Grad Fair
      • Wednesday, Mar. 4 
        • 4-6 p.m.
      • Thursday, Mar. 5 
        • 11a.m.- 1p.m. 
• Caps and gowns are traditional black. Tassels can be purchased separately and are determined by the degree/ college. Email smotts@kent.edu with questions about tassel color. 
   
• Reach out to the bookstore via email at SM8152@bncollege.com with any questions. 
   

After the Ceremony

• Your digital diploma will arrive approximately 4-5 weeks after commencement.
  • Watch for an email notification that will be sent to your Kent State email address.
  • Follow the link to set up your Parchment digital credentials account.
  • Share and Download your digital diploma as many times as you like.
• Paper diplomas will be mailed separately to your permanent address on file 10-14 days after you receive your digital diploma. 
• Join the Alumni Association
• Settle accounts with the Bursar's Office
• Complete Student Financial Aid

Kent Campus Ceremony

• Any student receiving an associate, bachelor’s, master’s, or a doctoral degree from any one of the eight campuses may attend.
• Students may attend BOTH the Columbiana County Campuses Ceremony on Friday evening and the Kent Campus ceremony.
• Students must RSVP separately to each event. (Spring 2026 candidates can access the RSVP to the Kent Campus ceremony by logging into )
• Please view the Kent Campus ceremony schedule and details here: /commencement
• Questions? Contact the Office of University Ceremonies at graduate@kent.edu. 

Additional Information

• Still have questions? Contact Sarah Motts at 330-337-4202 or Shelly Weekley at 330-382-7415