Graduation 2024
Graduation
Department of Linguistics
The Department of Linguistics Graduation Reception honors graduating undergraduates, master's and doctoral students.
Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024
Time: 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Location: Burge Union (1565 Irving Hill Road, Lawrence, KS 66045) Forum C
Questions: 785-864-3450 or linguistics@ku.edu
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Graduation Information
Master's Hooding Ceremony
Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Lied Center
Doctoral Hooding Ceremony
Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Lied Center
University of Kansas Commencement Ceremony
Date: Sunday, May 12, 2024
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium (1101 Mississippi St, Lawrence, KS 66045)
*Seating and amenities will be reduced due to the ongoing construction at the stadium.
Accessibility
David Booth Memorial Stadium is a fully accessible facility with open limited-mobility and wheelchair seating that can be claimed by guests on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to ongoing construction at Memorial Stadium, accessible seating will be limited to sections 22, 24, and 26 for 2024 Commencement, and only one elevator will be operational. Alternate viewing locations (at the Kansas Memorial Union and the Jayhawk Welcome Center, both of which meet all ADA requirements) will be available for guests who prefer not to enter the stadium. There will also be a live stream of the event that friends, family, and loved ones can watch from their personal devices. For information about accessible parking, transit, campus traversal, and hospitality, see the relevant section on the "Attend" page.
Faculty Hooder
You must contact the faculty member you wish to perform your hooding to verify they are available.
Regalia Rental
Regalia is required for participation in the doctoral hooding ceremony. If you do not have your own regalia (cap, gown, tassel, and hood), you should arrange for purchase of the needed items. Doctoral candidates from the Lawrence campus may purchase their items at the KU Bookstore in the Kansas Union or Jostens KU storefront.
Military and Veterans Honor Cords
The Veterans Honor Cord is a red, white, and blue cord worn on top of regalia. To find out more information about eligibility, where/when to pick up cord, please visit this site.
Parking and Map
The Lied Center is the venue for a number of commencement events on that date. Please plan ahead and we encourage you to anticipate extra time before and after the event.
Photography
Picture taking will be permitted but should not impair the view of others. Professional photographers will photograph every graduate at the ceremony as they are hooded. Proofs will be made available following the event(s).
Diplomas
If you’ve applied for graduation, the Office of the University Registrar automatically places an order for your original (first) diploma for you to pick up in person at the KU Visitor Center (bring a picture ID). You may request your diploma be mailed to you instead by placing a diploma delivery request in Enroll & Pay. Information on diplomas can be found on the Registar's Diploma website.