Commencement is this Sunday – make sure you’re ready to celebrate!
Morning Commencement Ceremony:
Sunday, May 5, 2024
10:00 AM - Truist Arena
College of Arts and Sciences
College of Informatics
College of Education
Doors open 9:00 AM
Afternoon Commencement Ceremony:
Sunday, May 5, 2024
3:00 PM - Truist Arena
Haile College of Business
College of Health and Human Services
Doors open: 2:00 PM
Please visit www.nku.edu/commencement for complete details and all of the up-to-date information about the commencement ceremonies, including honor cords, guest policies and seating, accessibility and parking, social media cover photos, FAQ and more.
Your Commencement checklist:
What to do when you get to the arena
Remember, there is no rehearsal for graduates. There will be a large team of NKU volunteers at Truist Arena during commencement to direct graduates and answer questions.
Please review the very important Graduate Arrival and Lineup information to learn what to expect when you arrive. Doors will open to guests and graduates one hour before the ceremony begins. Graduates should enter Truist Arena via the Vault entrance for graduate check in.
Where to park
Parking is free of charge in all surface lots and garages on campus on May 5. Accessible parking is available on all levels of the Welcome Center Garage located across the street from the arena. Guests or graduates may also be dropped off in the circle drive at the main entrance of the arena. For a map or directions to NKU visit the Campus Maps and Directions page. Visit here for more information on accessible parking and seating.
Plan to attend the full ceremony
Each ceremony should last about two hours, so please share this information with your guests and plan accordingly. Graduates are expected to stay for the entire ceremony.
Can my guest watch commencement online?
All ceremonies will be streamed live on nku.edu/commencement for graduates or guests who are joining virtually. The live stream is not available until Sunday, May 5, 2024. Videos of the ceremonies will be available for on-demand viewing after the event under previous ceremonies and on the NKU YouTube channel. A PDF file of the commencement program will also be available on the website.
When do I receive my diploma/transcript?
Planned dates when diplomas and transcripts are released.
For questions, please contact the Registrar’s Office at (859) 572-5556 or registrar@nku.edu.
What do my guests need to know?
Please review the very important Guest information page to share with your family and friends.
Arena policies: flowers, gifts prohibited items and other information
Wrapped gifts, gifts larger than 8.5”x11”x4”, balloons, signs, noisemakers, outside food & beverage, personal drink containers, and large umbrellas are not permitted in Truist Arena. Visit Graduate Information for more details.
More information: https://nku.edu/commencement.html
We hope to see you Sunday!
Best regards,
Krista
Krista Wiseman-Moore
Director of Special Events
Kara
Kara Olding
Assistant Director of Special Events
