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and College Recognition Ceremonies


To celebrate our Fall 2025 graduates, WKU's Fall College Recognition Ceremonies will be held on Friday, December 12, 2025. Fall 2025 graduates are also invited to attend the 2026 Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 7, 2026.

All graduates and families are encouraged and welcome to attend.

 

WKU red towels placed on white chairs for graduation day
Wednesday, October 29 & Thursday, October 30, 2025

Grad Fair is WKU's beginning to the graduation celebration. It is the place to pick up your cap & gown, plan for graduation, and check out graduation-related services.

Western Kentucky University graduate shaking hands with President Caboni at a College Recognition Ceremony
Friday, December 12, 2025

E.A. Diddle Arena

WKU's five academic colleges will host ceremonies where students will walk up for individual recognition, greet the university president, take their graduate photo, and more. 

Commencement graduates displaying red towels at Topper Walk
Thursday, May 7, 2026

Houchens Industries - L.T. Smith Stadium

As the official commencement ceremony of WKU, graduates from across all academic colleges will be honored. The event begins with Topper Walk, where graduates take their final walk down the Hill on the Avenue of Champions.

 

 

Information for our guests

Learn more about parking, directions, lodging, and more.

 

 

Countdown to Fall College Recognition Ceremonies

Friday, December 12, 2025

 

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