
Commencement
and College Recognition Ceremonies
Commencement and College Recognition Ceremonies at WKU
Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 graduates are invited to attend the 2026 Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 7, 2026. To celebrate our Spring 2026 graduates, WKU's Spring College Recognition Ceremonies will be held on Friday, May 8, 2026.
All graduates and families are encouraged and welcome to attend.

Did you miss the spring Grad Fair? After the Grad Fair ends, graduates can pickup their regalia at the WKU Store. Graduates will need to submit an order for their regalia via the Herff Jones ordering site prior to pickup.

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.

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.
Information for our guests
Learn more about parking, directions, lodging, and more.
What are WKU's Commencement and College Recognition Ceremonies?
Annually in May, graduation activities at Western Kentucky University include a Commencement Ceremony on Thursday evening and College Recognition Ceremonies throughout the day on Friday. Watch the video to learn more about our graduation activities on the Hill.

Countdown to Spring College Recognition Ceremonies
Friday, May 8, 2026
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