Congratulations on your upcoming graduation!The School of the Arts would like to celebrate your achievement by inviting you to the Convocation Recognition Ceremony. All Theatre, Dance, Visual Arts, and Film & Media Studies graduates will have their names called and get a chance to walk across the stage.

For undergraduates, this is also the ceremony in which you will be "corded" if you have received a “Distinction” or “Highest Distinction” honor. For those completing master's and doctoral degrees, you will be recognized by name and "hooded" on stage by a member of the SOTA faculty.

Friday, May 10, 2024 

6:30 – 7:45 PM 

Crafton-Preyer Theatre, Murphy Hall 

1530 Naismith Drive; Lawrence, KS 66045 

There are no tickets necessary for this event. Please invite as many guests as you would like and encourage your favorite faculty members to attend! 

Please RSVP to this event by May 3rd. Complete the RSVP form using the link above or here. 

We ask that you dress in full regalia for the event. This includes cap, gown, and tassel. The tassel color for all undergraduates is WHITE. For ordering information, please visit the KU Bookstore website.  

Graduate students will wear a BLACK tassel. If you are an MFA candidate, you will need a BROWN hood; MA candidates will need to wear a WHITE hood. Contact the KU bookstore for information on ordering (www.kubookstore.com). 

Check-in for the ceremony will begin at 6:00 PM. Guests can plan to arrive from this time up until the start of the ceremony. When you arrive, proceed to the check-in table and follow their instructions. Check-in will be completed at 6:20 PM so be sure to arrive by this time.  

Parking for graduates and guests is available in the lots and parking garages surrounding Murphy Hall.  

There will be on-site photography. There is no obligation to purchase these photos, but every student will be photographed.  

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Lowen Millspaugh (lowen.millspaugh@ku.edu; 785-864-3511). 

GUEST INFORMATION

There are no tickets necessary for this event.

Location address:  Crafton-Preyer Theatre, Murphy Hall - 1530 Naismith Drive; Lawrence, KS 66045

Timing: We ask that guests arrive no sooner than 6 p.m. to allow attendees from earlier ceremonies to clear out.

Seating: There is no reserved seating.

Disability Assistance: Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Kansas-sponsored events. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this event, please contact us by May 5 at 785-864-3311 or kuthr@ku.edu.

Parking: There are several lots around Murphy Hall that are available for parking. The day of this event parking will be free in all lots surrounding Murphy Hall. 

Livestream:  For those unable to join us in person, live video of the event will be available.



Frequently Asked Questions

• I submitted my RSVP and my number of guests has changed - what should I do?
  
  Feel free to resubmit your RSVP with the correct number of guests. We will delete the earlier submission for you. There is no need to email us.
• Is there accessible/handicap parking near Murphy Hall?
  
  There is a parking map here that should assist you. There is also a circle drive at Murphy Hall near the theatre where a driver can stop to drop off anyone with mobility issues.

Check this page closer to the day of the event for more information.