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.

Fall 2025 Graduation Recognition Ceremony

10 a.m. Saturday, December 6
Lied Center of Kansas
1600 Stewart Drive
Lawrence, KS 66044

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

A link to the ceremony livestream will be provided on this page. 

All graduates, regardless of their participation in the recognition ceremony, will need to complete the school's Graduation and 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.

Arrival

Lied Center directions and parking information

  • Degree candidates: Check-in is required and begins at 9 a.m. Students must arrive no later than 9:30 a.m. Students should enter at the Lied Center Pavilion entrance on the east side of the building and follow signs to check-in tables to get their name card (to be read when they cross the stage).
  • Guests: Doors will open at 9 a.m. Guests should be seated 15 minutes before the ceremony begins.

Contact

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. 

KU Business Spring Ceremonies

  • Master's and Doctoral Degree Candidate Recognition: 4 p.m. Friday, May 15, Allen Fieldhouse

  • Bachelor's Degree Candidate Recognition: 7 p.m. Friday, May 15 Allen Fieldhouse

KU Commencement

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.