Everything you need to know before—and after—the big day
Follow the check list below to ensure you are ready to celebrate your achievement.
All candidates must apply to graduate. Submitting a graduation application means:
- Your degree will be awarded.
- You will receive a diploma.
- You will receive important Commencement Celebration information.
- Your name will appear in the Commencement Celebration program.
When you submit your online participation form, you will notify the event organizers:
- Your intent to participate in the IUPUC Commencement Celebration in Columbus and/or the IUPUI Commencement Ceremony in Indianapolis.
- How you want your name to appear in the event program.
Students who are participating in the IUPUC Commencement Celebration and are aided by the use of a wheelchair, or require accessibility assistance, should call the Office of the Vice Chancellor and Dean at 812.348.7226 by Friday, April 15, 2022.
Herff Jones is IUPUC's trusted supplier of caps, gowns, graduation announcements, and class rings. Order these items directly through Herff Jones to celebrate your success at IUPUC.
- The deadline to rent caps and gowns is Friday, April 15, 2022.
IUPUC uses GradImages to capture your special moment in photographs
- Receive discounts on your photos.
- Register your email address and the addresses of up to six friends and family members who may want to view and order prints.
- GradImages will mail or email each graduate photographed a proof image within five days of the event.
- Graduates will have an opportunity to select from a variety of packages, with no obligation to purchase.
Getting Your Diploma
The IU and Purdue diploma covers presented during the celebration will not contain actual diplomas.
Diplomas will be mailed to graduates at the student home address listed on their Student Center. It is the student's responsibility to make sure their Student Home address is correct.
Any student who has a hold on their account preventing their diploma or transcript from being released will have to pick their diploma up from the Registrar Services Office once the hold is removed.