Graduates make their way down the hill while being surrounded by guests, Graduates pose for a picture and indulge in a celebratory cheer, Graduation caps ascend into the blue sky.

Information for graduates

Your Commencement ceremony will be a moment to reflect on all you’ve accomplished. To ensure your experience goes smoothly, take care of important pre-Commencement tasks and know what to expect the day of the event.

KU graduates in mortarboards and gowns at Commencement.

Prepare

All graduates have tasks to complete, even if they aren’t participating in the Commencement ceremony, such as filling out the Application for Graduation. Review and finalize these tasks by the deadlines provided.

Prepare
KU graduates walk through the Memorial Campanile.

Participate  

In the bustle and excitement of Commencement day, use this list to remember all the important details for a successful celebration.

Participate
KU graduate displays a mortarboard reading, "The best is yet to come," at Commencement.
KU graduates in mortarboards and gowns at Commencement.
KU graduate adjusts their mortarboard adorned with a beaded Jayhawk.