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.
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.
Important changes to School of Business ceremonies this spring
Allen Fieldhouse, which previously has hosted the school's spring ceremonies, will not be available in May because of renovations. 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 will be allotted up to four guest tickets.
- Additional guest tickets may be available, contingent upon the number of attending degree candidates. Additional tickets are not guaranteed.
School of Business degree candidates should monitor their KU email inboxes for graduation-related information sent from bschoolgraduation@ku.edu. Degree candidates who have registered for a ceremony should expect guest-ticket emails to come from Kansas Athletics.
Graduation guest-ticket FAQ
To ensure adherence to Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena's capacity, tickets will be required for all guests at the KU School of Business' Spring 2024 Graduation Recognition Ceremonies.
Ticketing also prevents guests from being denied entry due to capacity constraints.
Each degree candidate who has registered for a ceremony will be allotted up to four guest tickets.
Additional guest tickets may be available, though not guaranteed, contingent upon the number of registered degree candidates at each ceremony.
Degree candidates who successfully registered for a ceremony will receive an email at 9 a.m. Monday, April 29, to claim up to four guest tickets through the Kansas Athletics ticketing system. Students should follow the link in the April 29 email to electronically claim their allotted guest tickets.
Students also should review these step-by-step instructions (PDF) about how to create, sign into, or link their student accounts on the Kansas Athletics website ahead of claiming their tickets.
- Each degree candidate will be able to claim guest tickets only for their respective ceremony (either only the 11 a.m. ceremony or only the 2 p.m. ceremony).
- If tickets remain after the initial ticket-claim process, degree candidates who indicated an interest in additional guest tickets during the ceremony-registration process will receive an email on Friday, May 3. Any additional guest tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
All guest tickets will be digital.
The School of Business ceremonies will use 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.
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).
No. Only guests of degree candidates are required to have a ticket for entry to Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena.
Children ages 2 and under do not need a ticket but must be seated on a lap for the duration of the ceremony.
Yes. All guest tickets are free-of-charge.
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. 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. 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.
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.