The Commencement ceremonies scheduled for Saturday, December 13 will continue as planned, even in the event of snowfall. We encourage all guests to allow extra travel time and to use caution when driving to campus.
Doors will open 90 minutes prior to each ceremony.
If winter weather prevents you from attending in person, both ceremonies will be streamed live for remote viewing.
Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
Location: Truist Arena
Doors Open: 8:30 AM
Ceremony Begins: 10:00 AM
Colleges:
Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
Location: Truist Arena
Doors Open: 2:00 PM
Ceremony Begins: 3:30 PM
Colleges:
Prepare for Graduation:
Prepare for Commencement:
Ceremony Information for Graduates
Ceremony Information for Guests
Parking is free and open in all lots and garages on campus on commencement day. Accessible parking is available on all levels of the Arena Parking Garage located across the street from the arena and in Lot O. For directions to NKU visit the Campus Maps and Directions page.
To aid with accessibility, guests may be dropped off in front of Truist Arena in the circle drive off Nunn Drive. Once inside the arena, you will be directed to the elevator for access to the 2nd-floor concourse level.
Guest seating will be on a first-come, first served basis. Doors to the arena will open to graduates and guests 90 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony. There will not be early admittance, so please plan arrival accordingly.
Save the date for Spring Commencement 2026
May 8th: Salmon P. Chase Law School
May 9th: All other NKU colleges
