Surrounded by family, friends, faculty, staff, alumni, trustee, and students, King University commencement is filled with the sounds of laughter, applause, and bagpipes as students complete their full circle of education.
Important Dates
Education Pinning Ceremony
- Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026
- Start time: 6:00 p.m.
- Location: Memorial Chapel
Early Graduation
- Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
- Start time: 6:00 p.m.
- Location: Memorial Chapel
Nursing Pinning Ceremony
- Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026
- Start time: 6:00 p.m.
- Location: First Presbyterian Church
Baccalaureate Service
- Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
- Start time: 6:00 p.m.
- Location: First Presbyterian Church
Graduation
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Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
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Start time: 10:00 a.m.
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Location: King University Oval
What to wear:
Graduates should wear business attire (jacket not required) under their academic regalia. Clothing and shoes are mandatory. The commencement ceremony takes place outdoors on the Oval lawn, rain or shine. Graduates should expect to stand and walk on grass and uneven surfaces. Shoes should be chosen with this terrain in mind.
Shoes with flat bottoms or block heels are required. No graduates will be permitted to participate wearing spiked or stiletto heels.
Watch Commencement Live
Commencement ceremonies will be available via live stream for guests who are unable to attend in person. The live stream is scheduled to begin approximately 15 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony.
Commencement Newsletter
Congratulations to our graduates. King University is pleased to present the commencement newsletter, which provides important information to assist graduates and their families as they prepare for this significant occasion.
Photography
Explore our latest commencement photography and browse an archive of photos from past ceremonies.
