School recognition events celebrate individual student achievement. Most school events begin one hour after IUPUI Commencement ends, with the exception of dentistry, law, and medicine, which are held the day before.
All recognition events will be held in the Indiana Convention Center. Tickets are not required for graduates or their guests.
Student recognition will begin at 2 p.m. in the Sagamore Ballroom.
Graduates report to the Sagamore Ballroom by 1 p.m. Check in at tables outside the ballroom, then assemble in alphabetical order.
There will be an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. at the School of Dentistry, 1121 W. Michigan Street, followed by student recognition at 6 p.m. in the Sagamore Ballroom.
Graduates report to designated lineup areas outside the Sagamore Ballroom by 5 p.m.
Student recognition will begin at 10 a.m. in the Sagamore Ballroom.
Graduates assemble on the southeast side of the Sagamore Ballroom no later than 8:30 a.m.
Line up in alphabetical order by degree (M.S., M.S.C.R., M.S.M.S., M.D., Ph.D.). Graduates will carry their unbuttoned hoods onto the platform as individual names are announced.
Student recognition will begin one hour after IUPUI Commencement ends, in Rooms 231–239 of the Hoosier Corridor, second floor.
Diplomas will be mailed to students approximately one month after degree completion has been verified.
Student recognition will begin one hour after IUPUI Commencement ends, in the Wabash Ballroom, located on the first floor of the Wabash West Corridor.
Student recognition will begin one hour after IUPUI Commencement ends, in the Sagamore Ballroom, located on the second floor of the Sagamore Corridor.
Graduates line up in caps and gowns outside the Sagamore Ballroom.
M.B.A. students with questions about diploma availability should contact Julie Moore, jlmoore@iupui.edu.
M.S.A. and M.S.T. students with questions about diploma availability should contact Susan Cauble, sehaines@iupui.edu.
Student recognition will begin one hour after IUPUI Commencement ends, in Rooms 125–126 of the Wabash West Corridor.
Students wear caps and gowns and line up in a designated area outside the event rooms. Follow the instructions of Professor Dwight Burlingame and staff.
Diplomas for May graduates will be available in July.
The post-Commencement Graduate Convocation will be held in the 500 Ballroom beginning at approximately 4 p.m. Those who are not attending IUPUI Commencement in Lucas Oil Stadium must report to the 500 Ballroom by 3:30 p.m. Those students who do not participate in IUPUI Commencement will be guided to the 500 Ballroom as soon as IUPUI Commencement ends. Line up in the adjoining robing room, which is immediately west of the 500 Ballroom, by 3:45 p.m.
May diplomas will be distributed in the Robing Room immediately after the ceremony.
Student recognition will begin one hour after IUPUI Commencement ends, in Hall K of the Capitol Corridor (first floor).
Student recognition will begin one hour after IUPUI Commencement ends, in Hall D of the Hoosier Corridor (first floor).
Student recognition will begin one hour after IUPUI Commencement ends, in Hall A of the Wabash West Corridor (first floor).
Student recognition will begin one hour after IUPUI Commencement ends, in Rooms 130–138 of the Hoosier Corridor, first floor.
Student recognition will begin one hour after IUPUI Commencement ends, in Hall H of the Hoosier Corridor (first floor).
Graduates must wear academic apparel.
Diploma pickup instructions for May and August graduates will be sent to their IUPUI email addresses. Continue to check your IUPUI email for information about your degree conferral and diploma.
May diplomas are estimated to arrive by July 15. August diplomas are estimated to arrive by November 15.
Student recognition will begin one hour after IUPUI Commencement ends, in Hall F of the Hoosier Corridor (first floor).
Student recognition will begin one hour after IUPUI Commencement ends, in Hall J of the Hoosier Corridor (first floor). Graduates check in and line up in Hall I (first floor).
Diplomas are expected to arrive in July for May graduates. Check your IUPUI email account for pickup availability. You will be given options for third-party pickup and mailing.
SPEA’s recognition event will take place in Hall E one hour after IUPUI Commencement. Doors to Hall E will open at 3 p.m. Graduates should enter to the right and guests to the left to be seated. Graduates will check in behind the stage and line up for the procession. All graduates will be individually recognized by the dean, and graduate students will be hooded by their respective program directors.
The School of Science will honor December 2016, May 2017, and August 2017 candidates for graduation at a ceremony in Hall C one hour after IUPUI Commencement ends.
Students are required to check in at 3:15 p.m., or immediately following the conclusion of the Commencement Ceremony. Students and faculty will begin to assemble at 3:30 p.m. for the School of Science ceremony processional.
Student recognition will begin one hour after IUPUI Commencement ends, in Hall B of the Wabash West Corridor (first floor).
Graduates will line up for the procession in the lobby outside Hall B.
Diplomas will not be distributed at the event.
In this list, see your major area of study for recognition event information. Check your IUPUI email for a notification when diplomas are available. We will use your email address listed in one.iu.edu.
Questions about school events?
Check with your school contact(s).
IUPUI Celebration of Black Graduates
Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 6 p.m.
IUPUI Campus Center, 420 University Boulevard, Fourth Floor
The IUPUI Black Faculty and Staff Council and the Neal-Marshall Indianapolis Alumni Chapter invite graduates and their guests to celebrate their academic accomplishments.
Please contact David Heard, daheard@iupui.edu, if you have questions.
IUPUI Lavender Graduation
Thursday, April 27, 2017, 5–7 p.m.
IUPUI Campus Center, 420 University Boulevard, Fourth Floor
The IUPUI LGBTQ+ Center and the LGBTQ+ Faculty Staff Council at IUPUI invite all LGBTQ+ graduates to a reception and short ceremony. Friends and families are welcome to attend.
Please contact Christy Cole, ckcole@iupui.edu, with any questions.
RSVP to the IUPUI Lavender GraduationEvening Celebration
Friday, May 6
Dallara Indycar Factory, 1201 Main Street, Speedway, IN
Graduates are invited to an evening of celebration honoring the class of 2017.
Friday, May 12, from 6–7:30 p.m.
Broadmoor Country Club, 2155 Kessler Boulevard W. Drive, Indianapolis
Graduates and their guests are invited to an evening reception that will include heavy appetizers and a brief program at 6:45 p.m. Business dress is preferred.
Contact Ryan McIlrath, rmcilrat@iupui.edu, 317-274-5063, with questions.
Friday, May 12, at 6 p.m.
JW Marriott Downtown, 10 S. West Street, Indianapolis
Questions? Contact Rachel Urso, rurso@iupui.edu or 317-274-7173.
Get detailsJoin your classmates for a party celebrating the graduating class with food, games, and a special send-off. All December 2016, May 2017, and August 2017 graduates are invited. There is no charge to graduating science students, faculty, or staff at this event. Guests are welcome.
Friday, May 12, 2017
7–10 p.m.
Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington Street, Indianapolis
Indiana University School of Dentistry Awards Program and Breakfast
Sunday, May 14, 2017, 8:30-10:30 a.m.
The Quarterback Club
Lucas Oil Stadium
500 S. Capitol Avenue
Indianapolis
The Graduation will take place on May 3, 2017 at 6 p.m. in CE 450 A & B. To register individuals can visit: http://go.iu.edu/1sUS. Graduates and their family and friends are welcome. The event is sponsored by the Latino Faculty and Staff Council and for further information individuals can contact Karina Garduno at kgardno@iupui.edu.
We understand some graduates and their guests may require wheelchair seating, closed captioning, or other special assistance.
Read about our ADA accommodations