Commencement downloads

Commencement template downloads

All print and digital materials your unit uses for Commencement events should adhere to KU’s brand standards. Below you’ll find templates to help you produce high-quality resources that follow KU’s brand guidelines.

These templates adhere to current accessibility standards. When editing or adding content to these templates, please keep accessibility best practices in mind. If you have questions, visit KU’s webpage about creating accessible documents.

2026 department event recognition PowerPoint templates

These PowerPoint presentations have several title, text, and image slide options for use at your department event recognition ceremony.

PLEASE NOTE: Our PowerPoint templates use the Freshman font stack to accommodate a broad range of devices and systems. Learn more about using the Freshman font stack in your materials.

The updated department event recognition PowerPoint template offers title slide options for use at your department event recognition ceremony.

2026 Commencement department event cover templates

Event cover templates come in three options: full color, light ink, and grayscale. We have included an InDesign file and a Word template so you can use whichever best fits your needs.

The updated Commencement department event cover template provides options in full color, light ink, and grayscale.

2026 Commencement certificate templates

Create special recognition certificates using these design options. Images are placed in the document header and may appear lighter on the screen. When the document is printed or exported as a PDF file, images will appear in full color.

Image preview of the department recognition certificate featuring text congratulating an individual for their completion of a program.