May 2021 Commencement

Attending Spring Commencement

Indiana University is hopeful that within the context of public health guidance at that time, we will be able to host our graduates and their guests in person on campus and recognize you at the May 2021 Graduate or Undergraduate Commencement. If you’ve already earned your degree, you’re cordially invited to return to campus and participate on this occasion.

The Graduate Commencement Ceremony is scheduled for Friday, May 7, 2021.

The Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, May 8, 2021.

Students in robes milling about outside the Sample Gates

The crowd at Commencement with cameras in hand

Which Commencement ceremony should you attend?

2021 graduate ceremony

Candidates for all master’s, doctorate, and specialist degrees; Ph.D.’s; artist diplomas; and performer diplomas who complete requirements between January 1 and August 31, 2021. All 2020 graduates are welcome to return to campus and participate too.

2021 undergraduate ceremony

Candidates for all bachelor’s and associate degrees who complete requirements between January 1 and August 31, 2021. All 2020 graduates are welcome to return to campus and participate too.

Recognition events

Held by individual schools, departments, and programs before or after the main Commencement exercises

2021 December Ceremony

Candidates for all degrees who complete requirements during fall term 2021.