2025 Summer Commencement
Commencement Speaker
David Taylor Little
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Summer Commencement will be held on Saturday, July 19, at 10 a.m. in Worthen Arena. There is one ceremony that takes place in the Summer that recognizes all graduates together. Worthen Arena will open at 9 a.m. The ceremony will last approximately two hours.
The ceremony is not ticketed, so graduates are welcome to invite as many guests as they would like.
Graduates should enter at Lower Level Gate 1 and be in their seat by 9:45 a.m. Graduates and guests are expected to adhere to the etiquette and protocols guidelines, including staying for the duration of the ceremony.
Summer Commencement will be livestreamed on this web page on the day of the event.
There are three important steps that students must complete in order to graduate and participate in Commencement on Saturday, July 19, 2025.
Important Travel Information
Traffic Delays Possible
- An Indiana Michigan Power project has impacted portions of roads located west of Ball State's campus. Portions of Tillotson Avenue may be reduced to one northbound and one southbound lane.
We recommend using Bethel Avenue to access the parking lots surrounding Worthen Arena.
Step 1: Apply to Graduate
Complete the official graduation application by the appropriate deadline. The deadlines to apply for graduation were:
- Wednesday, June 4 (graduate students)
- Monday, July 14 (undergraduate students)
In order for a student's name to be included in the commencement program book, they must apply no later than Thursday, June 19. Any students who apply after this date will not have their name printed in the commencement program book.
If you are a graduate student who missed the application deadline, please contact the Graduate School at 765-285-1301. If you are an undergraduate student who missed the application deadline, please contact the Academic Advising Center at 765-285-1161.
Apply to Graduate
Step 2: Register for Commencement
Complete the Commencement registration form to let us know your plan to attend Commencement. This makes a reservation for you to walk at Commencement and ensures we have a seat for you. The deadline to submit this form is Friday, June 27.
Register for Commencement
Step 3: Order Your Cap and Gown
Order your cap and gown online. You will be given two shipping options.
- Ship to Home (additional shipping and handling fee): ordering deadline—Thursday, June 26
- Ship to Bookstore (pick-up beginning Tuesday, July 15): ordering deadline— Sunday, June 8