The Class of 2023 Kansas City commencement will take place at Independence Auditorium located at 1001 W. Walnut Street Independence, Mo. Independence Auditorium is a non-denominational auditorium operated by the Community of Christ in Independence, Missouri, with a capacity of 5,000. Free parking is located in parking lots around the auditorium. Limited handicapped parking is available.
(All times and locations are subject to change).
Thursday, May 11 2023
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1:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Military Commissioning Rehearsal
Independence Auditorium
Military graduates only
Required for all military graduates
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5:30 p.m.
MedCorps Banquet
CMEI, OMM Loft
Military graduates only
Invitation only - Invitation forthcoming
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TBD
BioEthics Dual Degree Dinner
TBD
Invitation only - Invitation forthcoming
BioEthics dual degree graduates
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5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Rockhurst DO/MBA Dual Degree Dinner
Hosted by Rockhurt University
Boulevard Brewery 2501
Southwest Blvd. Kansas City, Mo.
Invitation only - Invitation forthcoming
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Friday, May 12, 2023 (Required)
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8:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Welcome
COM - Annex B
Dr. Cox, Dr. Gustowski, Philanthropy/Alumni Relations
COB - Ricci
Drs. White, Getch
Students Only
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9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Honors & Awards
COM - Annex B
University Relations & Student Services
COB - Ricci
University Relations & Student Services
Students Only
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10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Attire & Rehearsal
COM - Annex B
COB - Ricci
Attire will be placed at students seats. You will receive instructions regarding what to do if you have missing attire.
Students Only
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11:00 - 12:00 p.m.
Financial Aid Presentation
Ricci
Attendance is required for graduates bearing student debt.
Students Only
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11:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Attire Exchange
ADB 2-A
University Relations will be available for students who need to exchange or adjust attire.
Students Only
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11:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Graduate/Faculty/Staff Picnic
KCU-KC Campus
RSVP form forthcoming.
Friends and Family Invited
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Saturday, May 13, 2023 (Required)
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8:00 - 8:15 a.m.
Students Arrive
Independence Auditorium
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8:30 a.m.
Class Photos
Independence Auditorium
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9:00 a.m.
Doors Open for Guests
Independence Auditorium
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9:30 a.m.
Graduates/Guest Hooders Seated
Independence Auditorium
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10:00 a.m.
Ceremony Begins
Independence Auditorium
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1:00 p.m.
Recessional; Ceremony Concludes
Independence Auditorium
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