Summer 2022 Graduation

Friday, Aug. 19 at 5 p.m.

Overland Park Convention Center
6000 College Blvd.
Overland Park, KS 66211
(913) 439-5382

The CUKC President’s Banquet takes place the evening before graduation. All graduates who plan to attend must RSVP for themselves and all guests joining them. Graduates, once you know who will be attending the banquet with you, please follow this link for details and to RSVP.

Graduate Exit Meeting

 Check your email for details | Location is TBD

The Graduate Exit Meeting at Cleveland University-Kansas City is the last meeting the entire graduating class will share before commencement.

• The class votes on information for the commencement program
• The official, cap and gown headshot photo is taken
• The white coat photo for the President’s Banquet is taken
• Cap and gown measurements are recorded
• A biographical form is completed
• All students receive a checklist of final tasks that must be completed before graduation

Questions? Contact the Director of Campus and Alumni Relations, or stop by the Campus and Alumni Relations Office on the second floor.

Find custom CUKC diploma frames here from diplomaframes.com. Order additional thank you notes and announcements from Jostens.com. To order additional graduation photos contact JL Portraits at jlportraits@gmail.com or (816) 229-8597.

For official CUKC branded apparel and gifts, visit the online store at shop.cleveland.edu.

Call Drury Inn Reservations at 1 (800) 378-7946 or (913) 345-1500 to make sleeping room reservations. Mention Cleveland University-Kansas City to receive a discount. Drury Inn Overland Park 10963 Metcalf Ave. Overland Park, KS 66210 (913) 345-1500 Other hotel options in Overland Park can be found here.

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What should we wear to the graduation ceremony and the President’s Banquet?

Business-casual attire is acceptable for both of these events.

Is there a guest limit for the graduation ceremony?

At this time, there is not a guest limit for the graduation ceremony.

When and where do I get my diploma?

Your diploma will be available for pick-up immediately following the graduation ceremony.

Is anyone recording the graduation ceremony?

CUKC intends to record and live-stream the graduation ceremony on Facebook.com/ClevelandUnivKC. The recording of the ceremony will be available on Facebook after the event, and also accessible on our website.

What hashtags should my friends and family use on social media for graduation?

Follow CUKC on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @ClevelandUnivKC and share your graduation photos by tagging CUKC or using the hashtags #CUKCproud #CUKCgrad.

Where can I find photos and video from recent CUKC graduation ceremonies?

Beginning with the Spring 2018 graduation ceremony, you can find photos and video from the ceremonies here: Summer 2019 Spring 2019 Fall 2018 Summer 2018 Spring 2018