Graduation
The School of Business graduation recognition ceremonies are formal events that honor graduating undergraduates, master's and doctoral students.
Spring 2024 Graduation Recognition Ceremonies
Times and date: 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11
- Undergraduate and Master of Accounting degree candidates will be recognized at the 11 a.m. ceremony.
- Undergraduate, Master of Science, MBA, and doctoral degree candidates will be recognized at the 2 p.m. ceremony.
Location: Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena, 1550 Allen Fieldhouse Drive, Lawrence, KS 66045
A livestream of each ceremony will be available on this page.
School of Business degree candidates must wear a cap and gown to participate. Master's and doctoral students should bring their hoods.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend University of Kansas sponsored events. If you or a guest require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this event, please contact the School of Business at bschoolgraduation@ku.edu.
Important changes to School of Business ceremonies this spring
Allen Fieldhouse, which previously has hosted the school's spring ceremonies, will not be available in May because of renovations. The School of Business will host two ceremonies at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena to accommodate and recognize its undergraduate and graduate degree candidates.
To ensure adherence to the arena's capacity, tickets will be required for all guests at the KU School of Business' Spring 2024 Graduation Recognition Ceremonies. Ticketing prevents guests from being denied entry due to capacity constraints.
Degree candidates were required to register for one of the ceremonies by Friday, April 12, in order to attend graduation and to receive information about claiming guest tickets.
- Each registered degree candidate will be allotted up to four guest tickets.
- Additional guest tickets may be available, contingent upon the number of attending degree candidates. Additional tickets are not guaranteed.
School of Business degree candidates should monitor their KU email inboxes for graduation-related information sent from bschoolgraduation@ku.edu. Degree candidates who have registered for a ceremony should expect guest-ticket emails to come from Kansas Athletics.
Guest ticket information
On Monday, April 29, degree candidates who have registered for a ceremony will receive an email to claim up to four guest tickets through the Kansas Athletics ticketing system. The school anticipates using reserved seating, rather than general admission seating, in the arena, which will allow for more guests at the ceremonies.
Additional guest tickets may be available to claim on a first-come, first-served basis if there are remaining tickets after the initial ticket-claim process. Additional tickets are not guaranteed.
If tickets remain after the initial ticket-claim process, degree candidates who indicated interest in the ceremony-registration process will receive an email on Friday, May 3. Any additional guest tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Will guest seating be reserved or general admission? The School of Business ceremonies will use reserved seating, rather than general admission seating, in the arena. Reserved seating allows the school to accommodate more guests at each ceremony while ensuring adherence to the arena's capacity.
Do children need tickets to attend? Children ages 2 and under do not need a ticket but must be seated on a lap for the duration of the ceremony.
Are guest tickets free? Yes. All guest tickets are free-of-charge.
Day-of details
For the 11 a.m. ceremony:
- Degree candidates: Check-in is required and begins at 9:30 a.m. May 11 in Anschutz Sports Pavilion. Degree candidates must arrive no later than 10 a.m. and enter through the north doors of the pavilion. Signs will be posted to direct graduates to check-in tables to get name cards (to be read while crossing the stage).
- Guests: Doors at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena will open at 10 a.m. Guests should be seated 15 minutes before the ceremony begins.
For the 2 p.m. ceremony:
- Degree candidates: Check-in is required and begins at 12:30 p.m. May 11 in Anschutz Sports Pavilion. Degree candidates must arrive no later than 1 p.m. and enter through the north doors of the pavilion. Signs will be posted to direct graduates to check-in tables to get name cards (to be read while crossing the stage).
- Guests: Doors at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena will open at 1 p.m., following the school's first ceremony. Guests should be seated 15 minutes before the ceremony begins.
Free parking will be available throughout campus. This includes the Allen Fieldhouse and Central District parking garages. Many KU lots will be open and free on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please note: KU Baseball is scheduled to host a game at 2 p.m. May 11 at Hoglund Ballpark, which is adjacent to Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena.
Visit the KU Parking website for more information.
Wheelchair-accessible seating and limited-mobility seating is available at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena. Ushers are available to help find: (a) the elevator, (b) wheelchair-accessible seating, or (c) seating for guests who require assistance in walking.
- Please email bschoolgraduation@ku.edu by May 1 to request signing for hearing-impaired guests. Guests needing accommodations should arrive one hour before the ceremony.
Attire and announcements
Graduation regalia and announcements can be found at the KU Bookstore, 785-864-4640.
Undergraduates should have light brown/drab-colored tassels, and master's and doctoral students should have black tassels. Students in the University Honors Program may wear honor cords.
Degree information in announcements should read:
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Business Analytics
- Finance
- Information Systems
- International Business (co-major)
- Management & Leadership
- Marketing
- Supply Chain Management
- Business Administration
- Minor (if applicable)
- Master of Accounting
- Master of Science in Business
- Master of Science in Business Analytics
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Business Administration-Juris Doctor
- Master of Business Administration-Doctor of Pharmacy
- Master of Business Administration-Doctor of Medicine
- Master of Business Administration-Petroleum Management
- Master of Business Administration-Architecture
- Master of Business Administration-Doctor of Physical Therapy
- Master of Business Administration-Doctor of Occupational Therapy
- Master of Science in Organizational Leadership
Ph.D.
Diploma
Available at the KU Visitor Center or it can be mailed for a fee starting in late July for spring graduates, late September for summer graduates, or late February for fall graduates. Contact the Registrar at 785-864-4422 or visit registrar.ku.edu/diplomas.