COMMENCEMENT

Celebrating the Graduates of Simmons College of Kentucky

Commencement will be held

on Sunday May 12, 2024 at 2:00pm.

To be held at:

The Kentucky Center for

The Performing Arts

501 West Main Street

Louisville, KY 40202

Graduates

Diplomas are mailed after graduation

The diploma will be mailed to you at the address listed on your Application for Graduation; however, if the address to which the diploma is to be mailed has changed since filing the graduation application, update the diploma address immediately by email Dr. Betton sbetton@simmonscollegeky.edu Diplomas for graduates will be mailed approximately 3-6 weeks following commencement.

Please make certain all obligations such as the return of books to the library, arrangements for repayment of loans, etc., have been fulfilled prior to leaving the campus. Final transcripts and diplomas will not be issued to students with outstanding obligations.

Commencement Fair

Friday April 5th · 11:00am-1:00pm 

A&L Building 

You are one step closer to graduating, and we are so excited to celebrate your accomplishments! Simmons Commencement Fair is a convenient, all-in-one event that provides you with everything you need for graduation. 

This event is highly encouraged as you will have a chance to:

· Obtain your graduation announcements

· Get measured and order your cap and gown

· Take a complimentary graduation photo

· See how you can get involved with the Alumni Association. 

Most importantly you'll be able to network with hiring employers to take the next step in your career path. FREE Lunch will be provided and each graduate that joins the Alumni Association will be entered into a raffle!

Commencement Weekend Schedule

Friday May 10, 2024

Senior Send-Off

Cook out on The Yard

1:00pm-3:00pm 

 

Friday May 10, 2024

Baccalaureate Ceremony

6:00pm (Graduates arrive @ 5:15pm)

 

Saturday May 11, 2024

The 1879 Celebration: Graduate Dinner & Dance

6:00pm

Sunday May 12, 2024

Commencement Ceremony

2:00pm

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS NEAR THE KENTUCKY CENTER   

OMNI LOUISVILLE HOTEL

400 S 2nd St

Louisville, KY 40202

(502) 313-6664

https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/louisvilleomni

THE GALT HOUSE HOTEL

140 N Fourth St

Louisville, KY 40202

(502) 589-5200

www.galthouse.com


LOUISVILLE MARRIOTT DOWNTOWN

280 W Jefferson St

Louisville KY 40202

(502) 627-5045

https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/sdflm-louisville-marriott-downtown

MOXY LOUISVILLE DOWNTOWN

100 W Washington St

Louisville, KY 40202

(502) 874-4331

https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/sdfox-moxy-louisville-downtown/overview/

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES LOUISVILLE DOWNTOWN

800 W Market St

Louisville, KY 40202

(502) 583-2552

https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/louisville

Guests

Directions to Kentucky Center for The Arts

501 West Main Street, Louisville KY 40202


FROM I-64 EAST:

Take the Ninth Street exit. At the bottom of the ramp, turn left onto Market Street (Market is one way going east). Follow Market Street to Fifth Street and turn left on Fifth. Fifth will end at Main Street. Turn left onto Main Street. The Kentucky Center is located between Fifth and Sixth streets on Main. The parking garage entrance is located behind the Center on Sixth Street (turn right on Sixth from Main).

FROM I-64 WEST:

Take I-64 West to the Third Street River Road exit. This is a two lane exit ramp. Stay in the left lane. Go straight through the intersection at the bottom of the exit ramp and proceed straight to Third Street. At the next intersection (Third and Main streets), turn right (this is a one-way street and the only way you can turn). The Kentucky Center is located between Fifth and Sixth streets on Main Street. Parking is on Sixth Street, behind the Center.

FROM I-65 NORTH:

(from Elizabethtown): Take I-65 North to Muhammad Ali Blvd. Go to Fifth Street and turn right (this is the only way to turn). Follow Fifth to Main and turn left. The Kentucky Center is located between Fifth and Sixth streets on Main Street.

FROM I-65 SOUTH:

Take I-65 to the Jefferson Street exit. Follow Jefferson Street until you reach Fifth Street, then turn right. Follow Fifth Street until it ends at Main Street and turn left. The Kentucky Center is located between Fifth and Sixth streets Main Street (on the right). Parking is directly behind the Center on Sixth Street.

FAQ

Where do I pick up my cap and gown (regalia)?

Information regarding cap and gown pickup forthcoming. All graduates will receive an email from Mr. McDaniel. 


Where do I park?

Follow the link below information pertaining to event parking.

https://www.kentuckyperformingarts.org/venues/kentucky-center/plan-your-visit/parking-kc/

1018 South 7th Street

Louisville, Kentucky 40203

(502) 776-1443

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