Join in the celebration as the Class of 2026 gets ready to graduate. The 2025 Commencement ceremony will be held Saturday, May 16 at 10 a.m. at the Tony’s Pizza Events Center in downtown Salina. All graduates are required to RSVP with Jill Koster for the event. All guests should be seated by 9:45 a.m. More information for guests can be found below.
Aug. 4, 2025 Information: Please note that significantly more information will be added to this page throughout the fall semester.
Grad Finale! 2026 will take place Wed., April 8 in Mabee Arena. The event will run from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. and attendance is required for all graduating seniors.
Commencement Weekend Activities
Class Photo
Pioneer Hall, Front Steps
May 15, 10:45 a.m.
This year’s class photo will be taken on the front steps of Pioneer Hall on Friday, May 16 at 10:45 a.m., immediately before the Baccalaureate Service. Students must arrive by 10:30 as the photo will be taken PROMPTLY at 10:45, no exceptions. Please make plans to attend.
Baccalaureate Service
Sams Chapel
May 15, 11 a.m.
The processional will be ordered on the front steps of Pioneer Hall immediately after the class photo.
Graduate and Family Luncheon
Mabee Arena
May 15, Noon
RSVP for this special graduate and family event is required to [email protected].
Nursing Pinning Ceremony
Sams Chapel
May 15, 6 p.m.
The Nurses’ Pinning Ceremony will be streamed live online for anyone unable to attend. Students receiving their pins should be seated by 5:45 p.m.
Commencement Processional and Marching Order
All graduates and faculty should enter the south arena doors and must report to the concourse area of the Tony’s Pizza Events Center by 9:15 a.m. to form the lines of march for the processional. Doors open at 8:30 am. A marching order will be available during the line-up for Commencement.
Commencement Photos and More
To better allow families to enjoy the commencement ceremony and ensure the safety of all guests in the arena, a professional photographer will take the photos of all graduates as they cross the stage. All graduates will be able to download these and other photos from the event free of charge in the days following graduation. Specific instructions will be made available on the main graduation page and KWU social media outlets as soon as possible.
2026 Commencement Speakers
TBD
Notable Events
Baccalaureate Service
Sams Chapel
May 15, 11 a.m.
Nursing Pinning Ceremony
Sams Chapel
May 15, 6 p.m.
Commencement Ceremony
Tony’s Pizza Events Center Arena
May 16 at 10 a.m.
Join in the celebration as the Class of 2026 gets ready to graduate.
