Commencement
³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø Commencement 2026
5th Hybrid Commencement: 65thÌýKansas & 16th Oklahoma CommencementÌý
Commencement Program 2026
LOCATION & CEREMONY
Friday, May 15, 2026
11:00 AM CT
Kansas Campus
Wesley Covenant Chapel
Resurrection UMC
13720 Roe Ave., Bldg. C
Leawood, Kansas 66224
Oklahoma Campus
Main Sanctuary
2501 N Blackwelder Ave.
Bishop W. Angie Smith Chapel
Oklahoma City, OK 73106
OnlineÌý
Attendees can view the live stream on
Reception to follow
Speaker:
Bishop Kennetha Bigham-Tsai, residential bishop of the Iowa and Illinois Great Rivers Episcopal Areas
(DGA Nominations can be made online)
2026 Distinguished Graduate Award Winner:Ìý
Rev. Charity Goodwin '05
If you plan to attend Commencement in person on campus, please register:
Visit our Housing page for a list of hotels offering discounted rates near campus.
COMMENCEMENT WEEK SCHEDULE
Monday, May 11 at 11:00 am CT
Honors and Awards Ceremony
Kansas Campus: Room C133
Oklahoma Campus: Harris Chapel
Online: Email to receive the Zoom link or refer to your campus messenger or monthly Connection e-newsletter
Tuesday, May 12 at 11:00 am CT
Senior Chapel
Kansas Campus: Room C136
Oklahoma Campus: Harris Chapel
Online: Email the chapel coordinator to receive the Zoom link or refer to your campus messenger or monthly Connection e-newsletter
Friday, May 15 at 9:00 am CT
Alum Breakfast
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Kansas Campus: Commons
Please RSVP by April 30
Friday, May 15 at 9:00 am CT
Alum Breakfast
9:00 - 10:30 AM
Oklahoma Campus: Watson Lounge
Please RSVP by April 30
Friday, May 15 at 11:00 am CT
Commencement 2026
Kansas Campus: Wesley Covenant Chapel
Oklahoma Campus: Main Sanctuary
Online: You do not need to register to attend online. Livestream is available via .
Please RSVP by April 30
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We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please email .