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May 2018 Commencement Information

Registration Information

Registration for the May 2018 Commencement Ceremonies is open and will close on Monday, April 16th. Register here for commencement.

Location: Rupp Arena

Friday, May 4th:

  • 10:00 A.M. - College of Agriculture, Food & Environment, College of Communication & Information, College of Public Health, the Martin School of Public Policy & Administration, the Patterson School of Diplomacy & International Commerce
  • 2:00 P.M. - Gatton College of Business & Economics, College of Health Sciences, College of Fine Arts, College of Nursing, College of Pharmacy

 

Sunday, May 6th:

  • 10:00 A.M. - College of Arts & Sciences, College of Social Work, College of Design
  • 2:00 P.M. - College of Education, College of Engineering, College of Medicine

Graduation Receptions

The Harambee Celebration

May 3rd at 7:00 p.m. | Bluegrass Ballroom, Lexington Center

The Lavender Graduation Ceremony

April 25th 11 a.m.. - 2 p.m. | 301 Blazer Dining Hall

Graduates, drop by the Office of LGBTQ* Resources Community Room for light refreshments and to get a rainbow cord. Bring your cap or gown to have your photo taken. 

Please check with your college about graduation receptions they may hold as well.

More information about parking, caps & gowns can be found on the commencement website. 

*Commencement now combines undergraduate and graduate ceremonies. If you have any questions please email Lydia McManus at commencement@uky.edu.

The 2024 Annual Safety and Security Report includes the latest statistics for 2023, as well as statistics from 2022 and 2021 concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by UK; and on public property immediately adjacent to campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security. You can access the report at police.uky.edu/get-informed/annual-safety-security-reports. Paper copies will be provided upon request.

The 2024 Annual Fire Safety Report includes statistics for the three previous calendar years concerning reported fires in on-campus student housing facilities, such as residence halls, Greek housing, graduate housing, or at any facility designated as a place of residence for students. The report also includes a description of fire safety systems; yearly fire drills; policies on portable electrical appliances, furniture, decorations, bicycles/motorized scooters, and open flames; evacuation procedures; policies on fire safety education and training; and contact information. You can access the report at ehs.uky.edu/docs/pdf/fs_annual_fire_safety_report_2024_01.pdf. Paper copies will be provided upon request.

The Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA) requires co-educational institutions of higher education that participate in federal student aid and have intercollegiate athletic programs to prepare an annual EADA report. The Report on Athletic Program Participation Rates and Financial Support Data includes athletic participation, staffing, revenues and expenses for men's and women's teams. You can access the report at uknow.uky.edu/files/report-athletic-program-participation-rates-and-financial-support-data-fy24pdf. Paper copies will be provided upon request.

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