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Graduation Checklist

Graduation Checklist

Everything You Need to Prepare

Get excited for your big moment as you prepare for Commencement. It’s your moment to be recognized for all you’ve accomplished at IU, and we’re here to help you do it.

Everything you need for your big day is right here. From making sure you’re eligible to graduate to requesting accommodations for your guests, find everything you need to prepare for Commencement. Be sure to complete these tasks early so you don't miss any deadlines.

Check Eligibility

Check to see your eligibility for graduation and what you need to do next.

Order Your Cap & Gown

Order your Commencement apparel to celebrate and take pictures on the big day.

Accessibility accommodations

Request accommodations for your family or guests.

Check for Record Holds

Resolve any holds on your record that may impact the release of your diploma or transcripts.

Check for Honor Cord Eligibility

Check if you are eligible to wear honor cords to your ceremony.

Apply to be a Student Speaker

Outstanding seniors are invited to apply to be the student speaker at Commencement.

Order Announcements and Gifts

Check out graduation announcements and gifts for the upcoming celebration.

A young woman with shoulder-length straight hair and terracotta lipstick smiles up at the camera against a background of vibrant greenery.

I enjoyed seeing people from all walks of my IU experience—my sorority sisters, my professors, my friends, random classmates from freshman year—all in one place. It reminded me just how large our university is, and how lucky I was to be a part of that.
Maggie Hopkins, Class of 2019