Each nursing student should meet with their academic advisor if they are uncertain of their graduation date.  Candidates for graduation can either obtain a copy of the application here or in the Office of Student Services (216 Henderson).  Students must obtain and file an application with the College of Nursing.  University graduation applications are not applicable. 

Please note: All graduation applications are only valid for the semester for which they were submitted.  If you previously applied and were not approved for a prior semester you will need to resubmit a new application.

Student Services will send a REMINDER email out on the BSN listserv approximately one month before the University graduation application deadline. 

Go to University Calendar http://www.registrars.kent.edu/home/TermUpdate/termcal.htm to view graduation application deadlines.  

Hint: 

Spring applications will be requested mid August

Summer applications will be requested mid November

Fall applications will be requested mid February

Apply for Graduation

During the semester prior to your anticipated graduation Student Services will review your academic record and verify completion of degree requirements.  Student Services will then send you written confirmation that the projected remaining coursework will meet degree requirements.  During your final semester you will also receive information on fingerprinting, photos, convocation and pin order information.   Also, during that time Student Services will mail you a packet containing an application to the Ohio Board of Nursing, your photos, and information on the NCLEX Exam.

During your graduation semester you will receive information from Commencement/University Ceremonies about the actual commencement ceremony and ordering caps and gowns.  For specific concerns regarding commencement please contact: Kelly Daw at (330) 672-2235 or you can visit the website at www.kent.edu/ksugraduation   Your application for graduation triggers all of the above actions, so please do not delay. 

Once your degree has been posted, (which is typically several weeks following graduation) Student Services will send a letter of completion to the Ohio Board of Nursing.  You will be responsible for scheduling your State Boards and NCLEX. 

A NOTE ABOUT YOUR DIPLOMA:  The name used on the Application for Graduation MUST be the same as the name that is officially registered with the university.  This information will be used for graduation information, diplomas, NCLEX (state board) applications, etc., so please complete the information accurately.  Also be aware that if you have "restricted" your personal information within the university, this information will be withheld and not listed in the commencement program or be released to the press.  If you would like to remove your "restriction", you will need to make the change yourself in Flashline (Flashline.kent.edu) prior to the end of your last semester.  A name change requires presenting official documentation (marriage license or divorce decree) in person to the Registrar no less than one month before commencement.  Have questions? Call (330) 672-3131.