Donning of the Kente Graduation Ceremony – Center for African American Students

The Marshall University Donning of the Kente Graduation Ceremony is a graduation ceremony for any student who is graduating from Marshall University. The Kente is a royal symbol of prestige and is reserved only for those who have deserved this honor. A handwoven cloth from the Ashanti Nations of West Africa is presented to graduates who have achieved the extraordinary accomplishment of acquiring a higher education degree.

Day of Information

December 11, 2024
Memorial Student Center – Don Morris Room
Marshall University
12:00 p.m.

Lineup – 11:00 a.m.
Memorial Student Center – Lobby
Please make sure you wear your graduation regalia (cap, gown, hood, etc.)

Family and friends are welcome to attend; no reservation is required/needed.

Donning of the Kente Registration Form

Name(Required)

First Middle Last

Name Pronunciation

Please include the phonetic (sound) spelling of the name you would like called during the ceremony. Example: Destiny Tomblin (Dest-in-ee Tom-B-lin)

Pronouns

(Ex: She/Her, He/Him, etc.)

901/903 Number(Required)

What Degree Are You Receiving(Required)

Associate

Bachelors

Masters

Doctorate

Please note that those who are attending virtually will not receive their kente until after the in-person ceremony

Are You Attending the Ceremony Virtually or In-Person(Required)

In-Person

Virtually

Please note those are attending virtually will not receive their kente until after the in-person ceremony

What Is Your Major(Required)

What Is Your Minor

What did you like most about Marshall/What are your future plans(Required)

Personal Information

When entering the information below please enter numbers, addresses, etc. that you check/are at frequently

Email Address(Required)

Please enter the e-mail address you check the most

Phone Number(Required)

Please enter a number we can reach you at if there any issues with your application

Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

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