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.
Tickets are required for all guests to attend the School of Business ceremonies.
School of Business degree candidates should monitor their KU email inboxes for important graduation-related information sent from bschoolgraduation@ku.edu.
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.
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. Tickets are required for entry into the arena. 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. Tickets are required for entry into the arena. 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.
Spring 2024 Graduation FAQ
Allen Fieldhouse, which previously has hosted the school's spring ceremonies, is undergoing renovations and therefore is not available this May. 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 was allotted up to four guest tickets that were available to claim starting April 29.
After the initial ticket-claim process, additional guest tickets were made available to degree candidates who indicated an interest during the ceremony-registration process. These degree candidates received an email the morning of May 3 to claim additional guest tickets on a first-come, first-served basis, as long as availability allows.
Degree candidates who successfully registered for a ceremony received an email Monday, April 29, to claim up to four guest tickets through the Kansas Athletics ticketing system.
Students should follow these step-by-step instructions (PDF) to create, sign into, or link their student accounts on the Kansas Athletics website to claim their guest tickets.
All guest tickets will be digital and should appear in degree candidates' Athletics ticket accounts May 9–10.
Kansas Athletics offers this guide about how to transfer tickets via email address or phone number. Degree candidates may also share screenshots of their guest tickets with the intended recipient(s).
The School of Business ceremonies is using reserved seating, rather than general admission seating. Reserved seating allows the school to accommodate more guests at each ceremony while ensuring adherence to the arena's capacity.
Children ages 2 and under do not need a ticket but must be seated on a lap for the duration of the ceremony.
No. Only guests of degree candidates are required to have a ticket for entry to Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena.
Yes. All guest tickets are free-of-charge.
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.