Mount Kenya University will be holding its 25th graduation ceremony in August 2025, the institution’s management has announced.
A notice posted on the university’s website indicates that the management board and senate have approved the date.
The graduation is set to take place on August 2nd.
“The Chancellor, Prof John Struthers, on behalf of the University Council, Management Board and Senate, wishes to inform all our esteemed graduands who have qualified for conferment of degree and various University Awards, that the 25th Graduation ceremony will be held on Friday, 2nd August, 2024,” read part of the notice.
As has been the tradition since, the event will be held at the graduation pavilion, Happy Valley ground, along Garissa Road.
“The graduation ceremony will be presided over by the University Chancellor, Prof. John Struthers, who will award Diplomas and Certificates and confer Degrees,” the institution said.
How to register for Mount Kenya University graduation
According to the private university, a list of prospective graduands who have cleared with the university will be posted on the University’s website.
“Any potential graduand whose name is not on the list should immediately notify the respective school through emails posted on the University website,” it advised.
Moreover, it noted that online clearance for graduation should be done through the University Management Information System on the student portal.
Graduates are also expected to clear financially with the University by 5th July 2024 for their names to be included in the graduation booklet and certificate list.
“All graduands are requested to verify their names by 5th July, 2024. Any requests for changes in spelling and orders of names should be done within this period at the respective campus admissions office. Any request for change of name must be supported by the relevant academic document(s),” noted the university in the notice.
Mount Kenya University graduation rehearsal date
Meanwhile, all graduands intending to participate in the ceremony are expected to attend the rehearsal at the graduation pavilion on Thursday, 1st August, 2024 at 9.00 a.m.
Moreover, the institution said graduands are expected to be in full graduation attire for both the rehearsal and graduation ceremonies.
“The graduation gowns will be hired from Monday, 22nd July 2024 to Wednesday, 31st July 2024 and will be collected from the respective Deans of Schools at the main Campus, Thika, and from the Examination Offices in respective campuses during office hours.
“The hired graduation gowns must be returned on or before Friday, 16th August, 2024. Any delay in returning the gown will attract a daily charge of Ksh. 500.”
