Time Changes Announced for May Commencement Ceremony

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 11, 2016) — The University of Kentucky Commencement committee has announced time changes for the May 2016 Commencement ceremonies in order to better accommodate a growing number of graduates.

All ceremonies will still take place Sunday, May 8 at Rupp Arena. The time changes are as follows:

  • 9 a.m.  First Undergraduate Ceremony featuring the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment; Gatton College of Business and Economics; College of Education; College of Engineering; and College of Nursing
  • 2 p.m.  Second Undergraduate Ceremony featuring the College of Arts and Sciences; College of Communication and Information; College of Design; College of Fine Arts; College of Health Sciences; College of Public Health; and College of Social Work
  • 7 p.m.  Graduate and Professional Ceremony

Registration for Commencement opens Tuesday, March 8, during Grad Salute. Grad Salute will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., March 8 through March 11, at the King Alumni House on Rose Street.

Keeping with UK tradition, a student speaker will be selected for each undergraduate ceremony. May graduates interested in being the student speaker can get more information and apply online at www.uky.edu/Commencement/speakers.html. The deadline to apply is Monday, March 28.

Information regarding caps and gownsparking and travel and college receptions is also available on the Commencement website.

For questions regarding Commencement, visit the Commencement FAQs page.

MEDIA CONTACT: Jenny Wells, 859-257-5343; jenny.wells@uky.edu