The Kent State University alumni family will grow by nearly 5, new graduates as the university holds its spring commencement. The accomplishments of the Spring Class of will be recognized with a virtual commencement recognition ceremony on Saturday, May 9, at 11 a. EDT, in accordance with Ohio Gov. Kent State students, faculty, staff, parents and friends are invited to tune into the virtual commencement at www. On the site, there will be a commencement ceremony for each college and each campus of Kent State β a total of 17 different ceremonies.
More than 3, of the graduating students have confirmed their participation in the May 9 virtual commencement. These students will receive a commencement package so that they are ready to go on commencement day. The commencement package includes a copy of the commencement program, mortar board, tassel, alumni pin, diploma cover, honors cords for eligible graduates and hoods for doctoral graduates.
Commencement packages have been sent to graduating students near and far, including those in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida and Washington. Graduating students will also receive individual name recognition and participate in the conferral of degrees and tassel turning ceremony. The virtual commencement does not replace the in-person commencement ceremony. All students who graduate this spring will be invited back to campus for commencement when it is deemed safe to do so.
For more information and to watch the virtual commencement, visit www. Media Contacts: Eric Mansfield, emansfie kent. Live Chat. A new Kent State University graduate smiles after receiving her diploma. Kent State Closed Nov. Mailing Address. Contact Us.
