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Commencement Ceremony
Date: Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Time: Procession at 6 p.m., Ceremony at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Joyce Center at the University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN 46556
Venue and Parking
Commencement will be held at the Joyce Center on the University of Notre Dame campus with doors opening at 5 p.m. and a procession beginning at 6 p.m.
Parking is free. Use the lot south of the Joyce Center off of Leahy Drive. Please plan for traffic delays. Follow directions from parking attendants if lot is full.
Graduation Photos
Photographs may be taken at any point during the ceremony; however, you may be restricted from photographing in certain areas. Indiana University contracts a photographer to take photos of the graduates in their caps and gowns. Graduates do not need to sign up for these photographs before the ceremony. A photographer will take their picture after they step from the stage holding their diploma covers. Proofs and order forms will be mailed to you after graduation, or you can preorder photos.
Accessibility Information
Our trained Commencement organizers provide services to graduates and guests who need accommodations. A lift is available for graduates to access the stage. Seating for guests utilizing a wheelchair or scooter is available in the arena. For those with limited mobility, elevators are located at Gate 9 (the main entrance). The ceremony will be open captioned on video screens. For further information or to request additional accommodations, please contact IU South Bend Alumni Relations at 574-520-4381 or at iusbalum@iusb.edu.
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.iusb.edu or any of IU South Bend’s social media accounts for the latest developments.
Celebrate your Graduate
Capture the moment
Preorder digital or printed professional photos taken by GradImages during the procession lineup.
Preorder photos
Make it official
Order personalized announcements, a class ring, or diploma frame through Herff Jones.
Browse mementos
Give a bouquet
Order from IU’s exclusive Commencement vendor to have flowers ready for pick up at the ceremony.
Order flowersI loved having my family see me walk the stage as a first generation college graduate. I felt like I made my family proud!
Meredith Torres, B.A. and B.S, 2022