Family & Guests

You are vital to IU Southeast’s Commencement

Your support has helped your Grenadier succeed at IU Southeast, which is why you’re an integral part to your grad’s Commencement celebration. Join us in honoring an achievement that will act as a foundation for your Grenadier’s future endeavors.

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Commencement Ceremony

Date: Monday, May 8, 2023

Time: Processional at 10 a.m., Ceremony at 10:15 a.m.

Location: The Ogle Center’s Caesars Foundation of Floyd County Amphitheater
4201 Grant Line Road
New Albany, IN 47150

Venue and parking

Commencement will be held at the Caesars Foundation of Floyd County Amphitheater behind the Ogle Center. The procession begins at 10 a.m., and the Commencement ceremony follows at 10:15 a.m.

The closest parking for Commencement day will be in lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 10. Please note that lots 3, 4, and 5 are closest to the Ogle Center.

The campus map will help you identify the buildings and parking lots.

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Graduation photos

Photographs may be taken during the ceremony, but you may be restricted from certain areas. We contract a photographer to capture graduates in their caps and gowns holding their diploma covers as they step away from the stage. Proofs and order forms will be mailed after graduation, or you can preorder.

Preorder photos

Accessibility Information

Our trained Commencement organizers provide services to graduates and guests who need accommodations. IU Southeast will also have an ALS interpreter at the ceremony, and closed captioning will be provided both on the screens and live streams.

Please contact Matt Springer at mtspring@ius.edu or 812-941-2243 three weeks prior to the ceremony if you or a loved one will need accommodations.

Weather and Safety

In the event of inclement weather the day of the event, students, families, and friends are encouraged to visit the university website and social accounts for updates and safety recommendations. Go to www.ius.edu or any of IU Southeast’s social media accounts for the latest developments.