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1/29/2024 - NKU May 2024 Commencement

NKU May 2024 Commencement

Congratulations, 2024 May graduates!

Join us at NKU’s Spring Commencement on Sunday, May 5 to celebrate your achievements.

Here are your commencement basics:

Morning Commencement Ceremony:

Sunday, May 5, 2024 // 10 AM

Truist Arena

• College of Arts and Sciences

• College of Informatics

• College of Education

 

Afternoon Commencement Ceremony:

Sunday, May 5, 2024 // 3 PM

Truist Arena

• Haile College of Business

• College of Health and Human Services

You do not have to RSVP if you plan to (or plan not to) participate in the commencement ceremony.  Tickets are not required for your guests.

More details on commencement are available at nku.edu/commencement.

We will be sending you more information over the next few months, both via your NKU email and snail mail. Copies of all messages will also be available under “Latest News and Announcements” at nku.edu/commencement.

 

Grad Fair:

Tuesday, February 27 and Wednesday, February 28, 2024 // 10 AM – 4 PM

NKU Bookstore // University Center

Win Free Regalia and Diploma Frame at Check-In!

Grad Fair is a one-stop opportunity to get ready for commencement and graduation.  Attendance is not required. A few lucky soon-to-be grads will be randomly selected at check-in each day to win free regalia or a diploma frame. More info on Grad Fair

 

Caps and Gowns, Announcements:

Herff Jones is the approved NKU vendor for commencement items including caps, gowns, tassels, rings and announcements.  In order to receive the proper items, you are encouraged to purchase all commencement items through Herff Jones.

Undergraduate and master’s regalia (cap, gown and tassel) will be available for purchase in the NKU Bookstore starting February 27, 2024 through the day of commencement.  Master candidates must also have a hood in the color corresponding to the field of study.

Doctoral regalia must be specially ordered in advance. Doctoral candidates will be contacted by their program director's office with order and pricing information.

Announcements, class rings and diploma frames may be ordered online at the Herff Jones website, www.herffjones.com/college/nku, or in person at Grad Fair February 27-28, 2024.

If you have any questions please visit the commencement website or contact us at specialevents@nku.edu.  

 

Contact Information for Questions:

  • For questions regarding grades, transcripts, diplomas, academic calendars, or your eligibility to graduate in May: contact the Office of the Registrar at (859) 572-5556 or email registrar@nku.edu.

  • For questions regarding cap, gown and other apparel: visit herff.ly/nku or call the NKU Bookstore at (859) 572-5142.

  • For questions regarding the commencement ceremonies: visit nku.edu/commencement or email specialevents@nku.edu.

 

We hope to see you at Grad Fair on February 27!

 

Krista Wiseman-Moore

Director of Special Events

wisemanmok1@nku.edu

 

Kara Olding

Assistant Director of Special Events

oldingk2@nku.edu