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Additional Information

• Still have questions? Contact Sarah Motts at 330-337-4202 or Shelly Weekley at 330-382-7415 

Kent Campus Ceremony

After the Ceremony

• Your digital diploma will arrive approximately 4-5 weeks after commencement.
  • Watch for an email notification that will be sent to your 51�Թ��� email address.
  • Follow the link to set up your Parchment digital credentials account.
  • Share and Download your digital diploma as many times as you like.
• Paper diplomas will be mailed separately to your permanent address on file 10-14 days after you receive your digital diploma. 
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Cap, gown and Graduation Materials

• Graduates will wear the traditional cap and gown, and caps should be placed or pinned so that they appear flat on top of the head. Acceptable attire for under your gown should be professional dress. Jeans, shorts, and sneakers should not be worn. Typically, graduates wear dress pants, a shirt and tie or blouse, skirts, or dresses.
  • Grad Fairs:
    • Kent Campus Student Center. Stop in for a chance to win a raffle, purchase your cap and gown, and enjoy light refreshments.

Guest Tickets

• Tickets will be available for pick-up after April 20 at the Reception Desk at East Liverpool or the Welcome Center in Salem.  
• If you need additional tickets, please email smotts@kent.edu. We will keep a request list and contact you the week prior regarding additional ticket availability.
• Make arrangements for guests with special needs that will be attending by emailing Danielle Baker-Rose at dbaker13@kent.edu.

Apply for Graduation

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• Review your personal information and update if needed:
  • Name: Please be sure that your name is listed properly, as this is how it will be announced and listed in the commencement program.
  • Diploma Mailing Address: Please be sure to update your diploma mailing address to ensure that you receive your diploma.
  • Remove a Student Directory Restriction
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