Your big day is just around the corner!
You have worked hard and now it is time to celebrate your accomplishments. Let's make sure you are ready for the day.
Saturday, December 14, 2024
10 a.m. at Truist Arena
Doors open at 9 a.m.
College of Arts and Sciences
College of Informatics
College of Education
Saturday, December 14, 2024
3 p.m. at Truist Arena
Doors open at 2 p.m.
Haile College of Business
College of Health and Human Services
COMMENCEMENT CHECKLIST
What do you need to do when you get to the arena?
Graduates do not have a rehearsal. NKU staff will be at Truist Arena to direct graduates and answer questions upon arrival. 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.
Review the very important Graduate Arrival and Lineup information to learn what to expect when you arrive.
Where to park:
Parking is free of charge in all surface lots and garages on campus on December 14. Accessible parking is available on all levels of the Welcome Center Garage, located across the street from the arena and in Lot O. 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.
What are Truist Arena's policies?
Prohibited items include wrapped gifts, gifts larger than 8.5”x11”x4”, balloons, signs, noisemakers, outside food and beverage, personal drink containers, and large umbrellas. Visit Graduate Information for a comprehensive list and more details.
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 program and will be led out of the arena following the platform party and faculty procession.
Can my guest watch commencement online?
All ceremonies will be streamed live on nku.edu/commencement. The live stream is not available until Saturday, December 14, 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.
What do my guests need to know?
Please review the very important guest information page to share with your family and friends.
When do I receive my diploma/transcript?
Refer to the graduate questions page to view the planned release dates for diplomas and transcripts. For questions, please contact the Registrar’s Office at (859) 572-5556 or registrar@nku.edu.
For more information regarding all things commencement, click here.
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday!
Best regards,
Kara Olding
Associate Director, Alumni Engagement and Special Events
