A degree candidate with a Jayhawk on their cap looks across Naismith Drive toward Capitol Federal Hall.

Graduation

The School of Business graduation recognition ceremonies are formal events that honor graduating undergraduates, master's and doctoral students.

Spring 2025 Graduation Recognition Ceremonies

KU Business Master's and Doctoral Degree Candidate Recognition
4 p.m. Friday, May 16
Allen Fieldhouse, 1651 Naismith Drive
Lawrence, KS 66044

KU Business Bachelor's Degree Candidate Recognition
7 p.m. Friday, May 16
Allen Fieldhouse, 1651 Naismith Drive
Lawrence, KS 66044

Tickets are not required for guests to attend the School of Business Spring 2025 Graduation Recognition Ceremonies. School of Business graduates must wear a cap and gown to participate. Master's and doctoral students should bring their hoods.

All bachelor's and MAcc graduates, regardless of their participation in the recognition ceremony, will need to complete the KU's First Destination Survey. Each semester, the school announces via email when the survey becomes available. 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.

Contact

KU Commencement

Graduation and Destination Survey

The First Destination Survey should be completed by all bachelor's and Master of Accounting degree candidates.

The survey will be available during the following timeframes:

  • Spring and summer degree candidates: April 1–30
  • Fall degree candidates: Nov. 1–30

Questions? For information about the survey, please reference this FAQ page. 

Day-of details

It likely will be warm in Allen Fieldhouse. Please dress comfortably and appropriately. 

Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase at concession stands. 

Tickets are not required for graduates or guests to attend.

For the 4 p.m. master's and doctoral recognition ceremony:
  • Degree candidates: Check-in is required and begins at 3 p.m. May 16 in the Anschutz Pavilion. Degree candidates must arrive no later than 3:30 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 Allen Fieldhouse will open at 3 p.m. Guests should be seated 15 minutes before the ceremony begins.
  • The program is expected to last approximately 1 to 1.5 hours. 
For the 7 p.m. undergraduate recognition ceremony:
  • Degree candidates: Check-in is required and begins at 5:30 p.m. May 16 in the Anschutz Pavilion. Degree candidates must arrive no later than 6 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 Allen Fieldhouse will open at 6 p.m. Guests should be seated 15 minutes before the ceremony begins.
  • The program is expected to last approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.

Free parking will be available throughout campus starting at 12 p.m. Friday, May 16. 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. Visit the KU Parking website to view parking maps.

Wheelchair-accessible seating and limited-mobility seating will be available at Allen Fieldhouse. Guests can find an usher for: (a) the elevator, (b) the wheelchair-accessible seating area, 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 drab (light brown)-colored tassels.
  • Master's and doctoral students should have black tassels. Master's and doctoral students also should purchase and bring their hoods.

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

Bachelor of Business Administration

  • Master of Accounting
  • 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
  • Master of Science in Supply Chain Management and Logistics

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.