The Commencement ceremony is the premier graduation event, a celebration where the entire Indiana University Bloomington campus comes together in grand fashion. It’s the big moment that concludes your academic journey at IU. In addition to Commencement, there are other programs and events that will add to your graduation experience. Get the details on all of these events here.
Date: Friday, December 20, 2024
Time: 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m.
*See school participation schedule
Location: IU Auditorium
Date: Friday, May 9, 2025
Processional: 2:30 p.m.
Ceremony Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall
Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
Processional: 7:15 p.m.
Ceremony Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: Indiana University Memorial Stadium
This was a chance for me to not only celebrate my academic achievements but also the person I became over those four years.
Jessie Cohn, Class of 2021
The big ceremony is just one of the events and activities that are part of the graduation celebration. Start getting excited and take care of tasks in advance by ordering invitations and attending Grad Fair. Then add on to the Commencement festivities by attending your school or program’s recognition event.
Be sure to get started on preparing for Commencement, like checking your eligibility, applying to graduate, and ordering your apparel. Head to the Get Ready section to see the things you need to do and when.
Get Ready