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Information for Graduating Students

Graduates from the School of Education and Human Sciences move on to serve the world in various capacities. Our graduates have taken teaching, leadership, and human science positions. Others have found themselves in research-focused or university-level faculty positions. Whichever path you choose to take, we know that you will leave KU better prepared to shape the world. Thank you for being a part of our legacy.

Let us help you to celebrate your success at KU

At this most significant and joyous ceremony of the academic year, we recognize those who have completed undergraduate and graduate degrees and those whose achievements are worthy of honorary degrees.


Ceremony Video

The 2024 graduate and undergraduate ceremonies are now available to watch online.


2024 Fall Recognition Ceremony

Saturday, December 14th at 2:00pm at the Lied Center

School of Education and Human Sciences students who complete degree requirements during the Summer 2024 or Fall 2024 semester are invited to be recognized individually at the 2024 Fall Recognition Ceremony. The ceremony honors bachelor's, master's, and doctoral graduates from all programs for all degrees. Students are required to register in order to participate. The registration form will be available mid-October with an early-December deadline. More information about registration will be available in the coming weeks.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend University of Kansas sponsored events. If you or a guest require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this event, please contact the School of Education & Human Sciences at soehsconvocation@ku.edu.

2024 Convocation Ceremony

The School of Education and Human Sciences held its Spring Convocation Ceremony at the Lied Center on Friday, May 10, 2024. Undergraduate and graduate students were recognized in two separate ceremonies:

  • Bachelor’s degree candidates: 8:30 a.m.
  • Master’s and doctoral degree candidates: 10:30 a.m.

School of Education and Human Sciences students who will complete or have completed degree requirements during the summer 2023, fall 2023, spring 2024 or summer 2024 semester(s) were invited to be recognized individually and celebrate at the spring convocation. Summer graduates had the option to participate in convocation if a program is completed the previous OR following summer semester. The ceremony honors bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral graduates from all programs for all degrees. This was a separate event from the university-wide KU Commencement.

The deadline to submit your registration to participate in the Spring 2024 Convocation Ceremony was 11:59pm on Friday, April 26, 2024.

Students were required to register with their KU online ID to participate. Please contact SOEHS at soehsconvocation@ku.edu for assistance.

2024 Fall Recognition Ceremony

Saturday, December 14th at 2:00pm at the Lied Center

School of Education and Human Sciences students who complete degree requirements during the Summer 2024 or Fall 2024 semester are invited to be recognized individually at the 2024 Fall Recognition Ceremony. The ceremony honors bachelor's, master's, and doctoral graduates from all programs for all degrees. Students are required to register in order to participate. The registration form will be available mid-October with an early-December deadline. More information about registration will be available in the coming weeks.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend University of Kansas sponsored events. If you or a guest require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this event, please contact the School of Education & Human Sciences at soehsconvocation@ku.edu.

2024 Convocation Ceremony

The School of Education and Human Sciences held its Spring Convocation Ceremony at the Lied Center on Friday, May 10, 2024. Undergraduate and graduate students were recognized in two separate ceremonies:

  • Bachelor’s degree candidates: 8:30 a.m.
  • Master’s and doctoral degree candidates: 10:30 a.m.

School of Education and Human Sciences students who will complete or have completed degree requirements during the summer 2023, fall 2023, spring 2024 or summer 2024 semester(s) were invited to be recognized individually and celebrate at the spring convocation. Summer graduates had the option to participate in convocation if a program is completed the previous OR following summer semester. The ceremony honors bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral graduates from all programs for all degrees. This was a separate event from the university-wide KU Commencement.

The deadline to submit your registration to participate in the Spring 2024 Convocation Ceremony was 11:59pm on Friday, April 26, 2024.

Students were required to register with their KU online ID to participate. Please contact SOEHS at soehsconvocation@ku.edu for assistance.



Application & Registration

  1. Register to participate in the ceremony; and
  2. Apply for graduation through the Office of the University Registrar.
  3. Review the checklist
  4. Complete the First Destination survey

To participate, students must:

Register online

The SOEHS registration form is available during fall and spring ceremony seasons.

Apply for graduation

Complete the Application for Graduation for the intended semester of degree completion.

Review the checklist

Undergraduate students should review the checklist to ensure they’re on track for graduation.

First Destination survey

What are your plans after graduation? Let us know by completing the First Destination survey.

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Graduates walking through the campenille
Graduates tossing their caps in the air