Graduation Recognition Ceremony
The School of Business Graduation Recognition Ceremony is a formal event that honors graduating seniors, masters, and doctoral students. Graduates must wear a cap and gown to participate. Masters students should bring their hood for the hooding ceremony.
The University of Kansas Commencement is a less formal, no ticket required, all-university graduation event for several thousand students held outdoors in Memorial Stadium each May. The “walk down the hill” is a fun tradition where students often bring balloons or decorate caps and gowns.
Fall Graduation Recognition Ceremonies
December 11, 2009
Lied Center of Kansas
4:00 p.m. |
Photos
Chappell Graduation Photography will contact you by email or mail to provide color proofs of your photos, and you may purchase prints. For questions, call (800) 424-3686. Guests can take photos/videos as students enter the auditorium or exit the auditorium.
DiplomaLawrence campus: Diplomas may be picked up by recipients in 151 Strong Hall approximately two months after Commencement (photo ID required). Students wanting their diploma mailed can visit the registrar's website at
www.registrar.ku.edu and click on "Diplomas" under "Current Students" for more instructions.
Edwards campus: Pick up a Diploma Request Form at the Regents Center front desk, complete the form and turn it in to the front desk in Regents Center. You will be notified by e-mail or phone when it arrives. If you would like your diploma mailed to you, visit the registrar's website at
www.registrar.ku.edu, and click on "Graduation" for more instructions
Attendance
Students should arrive at 3:00 p.m. Guests should arrive early enough to be seated by 3:45 p.m.
Students planning to attend the ceremony must complete the online form on this website by November 15.
Program ScheduleThe Program will last approximately 2 hours.
- Processional
- Welcome and Introductions
- Dean’s Remarks
- Student Speakers
- Student Recognition
- Faculty Recognition
- Presentation of Students
- Alma Mater and Rock Chalk Chant
- Recessional
Attire & AnnouncementsCaps & gowns (drab colored tassels for Seniors, black tassels for Masters, gold or black tassels for Doctorates), hoods, honors cords, rings, and announcements can be found at: Kansas Union (785) 864-4640 Jayhawk Bookstore (785) 843-3826. Edwards Campus bookstore (913)-897-8580.
Degree information in announcements should read:
- Bachelor of Science in Business majoring in:
- Accounting
- Accounting & Business Administration
- Business Administration
- Finance
- Information Systems
- Management & Leadership
- Marketing
- Supply Chain Management
- Master of:
- Business Administration
- Accounting
- Science in Business
- Business Administration-Juris Doctor
- Business Administration-Doctor of Pharmacy
- Business Administration-Petroleum Management
- Business Administration-Master of Arts in East Asian Languages and Cultures
- Business Administration-Master of Arts in Latin American Studies
- Business Administration-Master of Arts in Russian, E. European & Eurasian Studies
- Business Administration-Master in Management
- Doctor of Philosophy in Business
Students should wear dark clothing (including dark shoes and socks) that will be visible below the robe. Guests may wear coat and tie and dresses or casual clothes.
InvitationsNo formal printed invitations will be mailed. Students will receive an email invitation to the Recognition Ceremony from the School of Business at the beginning of the semester. If an email invitation is not received, and you are expecting to graduate, please contact
bschoolgraduation@ku.edu
Accommodations
See a Lied Center usher for: (a) wheelchair accessible seating area, (b) aisle seating for guests who require assistance in walking, (c) listening aid equipment and seating, or (d) available seating closer to the stage for visually impaired guests who arrive when the auditorium doors open one hour prior to the ceremony.
