Translation of Kenyon’s Diploma

Kenyon continues the tradition, practiced since the College’s first Commencement ceremony, of conferring degrees in Latin. An English translation of the Latin diploma, certified by Professor of Classics Adam Serfass, is as follows: 

The Board of Trustees
of Kenyon College

with the consent of the Faculty
and
in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio

has awarded to
[Name]

the degree of
Bachelor of Arts

and has conferred on [this person] all the rights and privileges that appertain to this degree. In testimony thereof, we, the President and Vice-Chair of the Faculty, on the [day] of May in the year of our Lord [year], have signed our names below to this document, which is validated by the seal of the College.

[College Seal]

Signature of President
Signature of Vice-Chair