KSU Faculty and Staff Attending Commencement

ÈâÈ⴫ý's Fall 2024 Commencement ceremonies will be held on Tuesday, December 10, Wednesday, December 11, Thursday, December 12, and December 13 in the Convocation Center on the ÈâÈ⴫ý Campus. Specific ceremony times for each college can be found here: Information for Candidates — Commencement.

Please note the following important information: 

  • Faculty participating in Commencement exercises need to dress in full regalia, including robe, tam, and hood. Please contact the KSU Bookstore for purchase or rental if you need regalia. 
    Ceremony Information 
  • Please arrive at the Convocation Center wearing your regalia at least 30 minutes prior to the ceremony to receive instructions. 
  • Faculty and staff entry will be through the rightmost doors at the main entrance to the Convocation Center. 
  • Please be aware: There will be metal detectors and a clear bag policy. 
  • Once inside, go to the right side of the atrium and proceed to room 2007, the faculty holding area, for the processional lineup. A team from Academic Affairs will be on the site to direct the lineup and faculty processional. 
  • All faculty will be seated behind the platform party on the upper level in Sections 108, 109, and 110. 
  • When the ceremony is completed, faculty may process out at the same time as the platform party and exit through the back of the Convocation Center. 

Please join us in congratulating your students at the Siegel Student Recreation and Activities Center starting 90 minutes prior to each ceremony’s start time. This is a great photo opportunity and send-off! 

If you need assistance or special accommodation due to a physical limitation, please contact Academic Affairs
(academicaffairs@kennesaw.edu or 470-578-6023) to advise the Faculty Processional Team so they may assist you accordingly. 

Volunteers play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the ceremonies, and your support helps make the day memorable for graduates and their loved ones. 

To get involved, sign up using our volunteer registration form, and once completed, your submission will be sent directly to the Events Team at KSU. The form has closed for this semester but will reopen for the Spring 2025 Commencement.

If you’re unable to volunteer but still want to take part in the festivities, you can watch the commencement ceremonies via our livestream.

The livestream is available online, allowing you to celebrate alongside the graduates from anywhere. 
Additionally, faculty and staff are encouraged to join in the post-ceremony celebration at the ForeverOwl Fest, located on the Campus Green. This outdoor gathering, held after each ceremony (weather permitting), is a wonderful opportunity to mingle with graduates, their families, and fellow colleagues.

By volunteering, watching the livestream, or attending the ForeverOwl Fest, you can help make commencement a memorable occasion for all involved at KSU.

Commencement Regalia Approval Form

The Commencement Regalia Approval Form must be completed and submitted by a faculty/staff representative of the academic department sponsoring the student organization to obtain regalia approval. The only regalia items that may be approved are Honor cords, stoles, or pins. To obtain these items, students must contact the appropriate academic department or sponsoring student organizations. The KSU Bookstore is not responsible for ordering honors commencement regalia.

Regalia Approval Form