Commencement Information

Graduates:  View the Graduate’s Guide to Graduation and Commencement.

Faculty and Staff:  View faculty and staff commencement information.

Listed here are the answers to some frequently asked questions:

When is commencement?

  • December 2009 Commencement is Saturday, December 12, 2009.
  • June 2010 Commencement is Saturday June 12, 2010.

What time should we get there?

  • The pre-commencement reception begins at 8:30 a.m.
  • The doors open to the Recreation Center at 9:00 a.m. – open seating for guests.
  • The commencement ceremony begins at 11:00 a.m.
  • Refer to the last page of the Graduates Guide to Graduation and Commencement for a complete schedule of times and locations.

How long will the ceremony last?

Approximately one and one-half hours.

Is there a rehearsal?

No. Faculty marshals and staff volunteers will be present on commencement day to guide and lead the graduates through the assembly and ceremony.

Are tickets required?

No. Graduates indicate their number of guests on their Application to Graduate. (We ask all graduates to limit their number of guests to 8.)

Where should we park?

Parking is available in Lots 3, 4 and the East side of 5. See map. 

As a service for our visitors, Kettering personnel will be assisting as parking attendants in those lots. All attendants are equipped with radios and are in constant contact with each other in order to help you find the closest available parking space.

Additional parking spaces will be roped off and reserved for handicapped parking in Lot 3. Please ask the attendants for assistance.

All R.V.’s, campers, motor homes, oversized vans and shuttles must park in Lot 4 so Kettering can better accommodate regularly sized vehicles. See map.

For those families hiring private shuttles, please contact Kettering Physical Plant Department at one of the numbers or email addresses below for the route and parking information prior to the date of Commencement. Private shuttles will be directed by parking attendants to pull up into the drive between the C.S. Mott Center and Thompson Hall for disembarking of passengers before being directed to park in Lot 5, East side off of Mathewson. 

All driving lanes, fire lanes and driveways must be kept clear for emergency vehicles at all times.

We appreciate your cooperation and hope your visit is an enjoyable one.

Patricia A. Engle, Director of Physical Plant
John R. Sullivan, Associate Director of Physical Plant

Contacts:
Joyce Humphrey, Administrative Assistant
Phone: 810-762-9750 Email: jhumphre@kettering.edu
Sherry Connell, Room Scheduler
Phone: 810-762-7330 Email: sconnell@kettering.edu

Are there seating accommodations for the physically challenged? 

Yes. You may use the lower-level entrance to the Recreation Center. Parking attendants will be available to direct you. Upon entering the building, ushers will be available to direct you to the special seating area.

Where can I get information on local hotels?

View a list of local hotels.

Who do I contact if I have more questions?

Our Commencement Coordinator can be reached at 810-762-9587 or bibbotso@kettering.edu.