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2. Review your personal information and update if needed:
   1. Name: Please be sure that your name is listed properly, as this is how it will be announced and listed in the commencement program.
   2. Diploma Mailing Address: Please be sure to update your diploma mailing address to ensure that you receive your diploma.
3. Remove a Student Directory Restriction

Spring 2025 RSVP dates Coming Soon!

Each graduate who RSVPs their attendance will be allocated 6 guest tickets, cross the stage, and have their name announced.

• Graduates who have missed the RSVP window can email graduate@kent.edu for assistance.

Each graduate who RSVP's to attend commencement will be allocated 6 guest tickets. 

• A live simulcast of the ceremony will be available for guests without tickets.

• Grad Fair will take place at the University Bookstore located at the Kent Campus Student Center. Stop in for a chance to win a raffle, purchase your cap and gown, and enjoy light refreshments. GradImages will be there to take headshots and cap and gown photos. Josten's will be available to assist with purchasing your announcements, class rings, and more!
  • Saturday, March 22 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Monday, March 24 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Tuesday, March 25 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Unable to attend Grad Fair? Visit the University Bookstore during normal business hours or place your .
• Reach out to the bookstore via email at SM8152@bncollege.com with any questions.

• ADA Accommodations: Contact University Events and Protocol at graduate@kent.edu if you will need assistance with ADA accessibility at the ceremonies.
• Ceremony Reporting details will be sent to graduates' ºÚÁÏÍø emails prior to the ceremonies.

Check back soon for additional celebrations!

• Check your student account balance
• Complete Student Financial Aid Exit Loan Counseling
• Is there an instructor who motivated or helped you become engaged and responsible as a university student? If so, take a moment to say thank you.
• Participate in Alumni Events and Programs
• Post-Graduation Survey
• View your Commencement Ceremony Online

ºÚÁÏÍø has partnered with Parchment Inc. to improve the diploma fulfillment process for graduates of ºÚÁÏÍø. Upon final degree approval, the graduate’s diplomas will be fulfilled by Parchment.

• Your digital diploma will arrive approximately 4-5 weeks after commencement. Watch for an email notification.
  • Notification will be sent to your ºÚÁÏÍø email.
  • Follow the link to set up your Parchment Digital credentials account.
  • Share and download your digital diploma as many times as you like.
• Paper diplomas will be mailed separately to your permanent address on file 7-10 days after you receive your digital diploma.

To verify a diploma or permanent address:

1. Visit
2. Select the Student category
3. Select Dashboard
4. Select My Personal Information located under Profile

Contact gradsvc@kent.edu with any diploma questions.