All candidates for degrees must wear custom IU or Purdue apparel at Commencement. Students rent their gowns and return them in the mailer provided by Herff Jones after the ceremony. Graduates keep their caps, tassels, and (if they received undergraduate degrees) stoles of gratitude.
Rent & Order
Diploma frames
Each school has its own method for distributing diplomas. Contact your school’s recorder to find out how to get yours.
In the meantime, consider ordering a diploma frame to show it off. Find your diploma size in the list below:
- Indiana University doctor of medicine, law, and dentistry diplomas: 16x20"
- All other Indiana University diplomas: 8.5x11"
- Purdue undergraduate diplomas: 7.5x9.5"
- Purdue graduate diplomas: 8.5x11"
Announcements, notes, and seals
Official Indiana University and Purdue University graduation announcements are engraved with the highest quality IU or PU seal on vellum-finish paper. Inner and outer envelopes are included with each announcement order.
You also may order thank-you notes and envelope seals with the IU or PU seal.
Class rings
Create a custom ring that reflects your accomplishment and your own personal style. Choose from more than 20 styles of rings, available in men’s and women’s sizes.