
Commencement
and College Recognition Ceremonies
To celebrate graduates, WKU's Spring Commencement Ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 8, 2025 with College Recognition Ceremonies on Friday, May 9, 2025.
All graduates and families are encouraged and welcome to attend.

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.

Immediately following the Commencement Ceremony, graduates and their guests are invited to South Lawn to enjoy music, food vendors, and a fireworks display. Graduates will also be invited to participate in a celebratory toast.

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.

Learn more about WKU's Spring Commencement Ceremony scheduled for Thursday, May 8 and the College Recognition Ceremonies scheduled for Friday, May 9.
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Countdown to 2025 Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 8, 2025