Information for Family & Friends
See important information to plan your visit to campus
Information for Family & Friends
Family and friends of WKU graduates, we cannot wait to welcome you to our beautiful Hilltop campus. See below for information on where to stay, parking, accessibility, and more.
Join us on Friday, December 11, 2026
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.
Guests will be seated in the stands of Diddle Arena as graduates receive individual recognition.
All graduates & families are encouraged and welcome to attend our celebrations on campus.
Plan Your Visit
As you prepare, we have resources to assist you with finding overnight accommodations, planning your travel route, and locating parking on campus.
Multiple College Recognition Ceremonies will occur throughout the day in E.A. Diddle Arena. Please view our schedule of events and verify which ceremony to attend with your graduate.
College Recognition Ceremonies happen on a Friday and often occur in tandem with other activities in the Bowling Green community. It is recommended to make reservations for overnight accommodations in advance.
Multiple parking options are available for family and friends of graduates. WKU is located in South Central Kentucky, easily accessible from I-65 and I-165 (formerly the Natcher Parkway).
Day of Ceremony Information
Learn more about what to expect during the College Recognition Ceremonies, along with details on official event photography, where to watch the ceremonies if you cannot attend, and available accessibility accommodations.
The College Recognition Ceremonies mark an important milestone for graduating Hilltoppers as they begin their next chapter. Here's what you need to know before you attend the ceremony.
Our graduation celebrations are very well-attended, and individuals with mobility or health issues are encouraged to to arrive early. Accessible seating and parking options are available and sign language interpreters are available during the ceremonies.
WKU provides offical event photography through ProPics, including graduation portraits.
For guests watching from afar, ceremonies will also be made available to the public through local television and social media livestreams.
If you have additional questions, please contact us via email or by calling (270) 745-3351.
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