Graduation Recognition Ceremonies

The School of Business graduation recognition ceremonies are formal events that honor graduating undergraduates, masters, and doctoral students. Graduates must wear 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.

2012 Spring Ceremonies

Friday, May 11, 2012
Lied Center of Kansas
Master's and doctoral - 6 p.m.
Bachelor's - 8:30 p.m.

Registration

Students planning to attend the ceremony must complete the School of Business Recognition Ceremony Registratoin Form by March 1.

Tickets

Tickets are required for the 8:30 p.m. ceremony recognizing undergraduates. Students must register online to request tickets. Students will be notified by email after the registration deadline regarding the number of tickets they will receive. Students should anticipate receiving no more than three to four tickets each.
Tickets are not required for the 6 p.m. ceremony recognizing graduate students.

Attire & Announcements

Caps and gowns (drab colored tassels for undergraduates, black tassels for Masters, or 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. Ordering deadline is March 25.

Degree information in announcements should read:

Bachelor of Science in Business majoring in:
Bachelor of Business Administration
Master of:
Doctor of Philosophy in Business

Students should wear dark clothing (including dark shoes and socks) that will be visible below the robe. Guests dress ranging from casual to formal is acceptable.

Invitations

No 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

Attendance

Students should arrive one hour before their respective ceremony begins. Guests should be seated 15 minutes before the ceremony begins. Guests cannot be admitted into the Lied Center of Kansas until attendees of the previous ceremony have exited.

Program

The program will last approximately one-and-a-half to two hours.

Photos

Jolesch Photography is the official photographer and has been contracted to take photographs on Commencement day and at recognition events on the Lawrence campus.

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.

Diploma

Available at the Registrar's Office in 121 Strong Hall or it can be mailed for a fee starting in late July for Spring graduates, early October for summer graduates, and early March for Fall graduates. Contact the Registrar at (785) 864-4422.

BBA students who have completed the Edwards Campus diploma request may pick up their diplomas at the Regents Center reception desk at the Edwards Campus.