KU's own registrar academic calendar confirms Commencement as Sunday, May 16, 2027 — the day graduates make the traditional "walk down the Hill" to David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.
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What’s confirmed
KU’s own registrar academic calendar confirms Commencement is Sunday, May 16, 2027 — a real date pulled directly from the university’s official calendar.
The walk down the Hill
KU’s commencement tradition sends graduates processing from the top of Mount Oread, the hill at the center of campus, down to David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium for the ceremony itself.
Where the ceremony happens
David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, KU’s football stadium at 1101 Mississippi St — the standing commencement venue.
Where this fits with your hotel plan
If you’re still deciding where to stay, see where to stay for The Oread Lawrence, or sold out, now what for Topeka and Kansas City as fallbacks.
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Frequently asked questions
What day is KU's 2027 commencement?
Sunday, May 16, 2027 — confirmed directly on KU's own registrar academic calendar.
What is the "walk down the Hill"?
A KU tradition — graduates process from the top of Mount Oread, the hill at the center of campus, down to David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium for the ceremony.
Where is the ceremony held?
David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, 1101 Mississippi St, Lawrence, KS 66045 — KU's football stadium and its standing commencement venue.
Where does everyone stay for the weekend?
See [where to stay](/kansas/where-to-stay) for The Oread Lawrence, or [sold out, now what](/kansas/sold-out-now-what) for Topeka and Kansas City as fallbacks.
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