Ceremony Information for Faculty
Ceremony Information for Faculty
From their first day in the classroom to their final day, you play a crucial role in Hilltoppers' educational journeys. Join us to celebrate this momentous occasion as we congratulate our graduating seniors and wish them well on their next adventure!
Save the Date for WKU's Fall 2026 College Recognition Ceremonies
To celebrate our Fall 2026 graduates, WKU's Fall College Recognition Ceremonies will be held on Friday, December 11, 2026 in E.A. Diddle Arena.
Multiple ceremonies will occur throughout the day to honor and recognize graduates. View the schedule to see which ceremony corresponds to your academic college.
Participating in the College Recognition Ceremony
- Each academic college has a specific ceremony where graduates will be individually recognized. Faculty members do not need to RSVP to attend the ceremony.
- Faculty should be dressed in regalia and arrive at the time determined and communicated by the dean's office of your respective academic college.
- At the beginning of the ceremony, faculty members will participate in the Grand March and take their seats in a reserved area near the front of the arena.
- At the conclusion of the ceremony, faculty members will exit the arena during the recessional after the platform party.
Faculty Regalia
Information about faculty regalia rentals / orders will be distributed via email by the WKU Store.
Parking Information
View our Directions and Parking page for more information on available parking lots near Diddle Arena.
Future Ceremonies
Mark your calendar for future Commencement and College Recognition Ceremonies.
- Spring Commencement Ceremony: Thursday, May 6, 2027
- Spring College Recognition Ceremony: Friday, May 7, 2027
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