Spring Commencement will be held on Saturday, May 3. 

Times and Locations

  • 10 a.m. – Main, university-wide ceremony in the Quad
    The main ceremony is our traditional university-wide celebration in the Quad for all graduates that features a notable Commencement speaker, an address from President Mearns, the hooding of doctoral candidates, the conferral of master’s and undergraduate degrees, the presentation of senior awards, and a special performance. Master’s and undergraduate candidates will not be individually recognized at this ceremony. They will walk across the stage as their name is called at their assigned college ceremony below. We encourage all graduates to attend both ceremonies to get the full Commencement experience.
  • 12:30 p.m. – R. Wayne Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning at Emens Auditorium
  • 12:30 p.m. – Miller College of Business and College of Communication, Information, and Media at Worthen Arena
  • 4:00 p.m. – College of Fine Arts at Emens Auditorium
  • 4:00 p.m. – College of Sciences and Humanities at Worthen Arena
  • 7:30 p.m. – College of Health and Teachers College at Worthen Arena

Important Travel Information

Traffic Delays Possible

Portions of Tillotson Avenue may be reduced to one northbound and one southbound lane due to an Indiana Michigan Power project. We recommend using Bethel Avenue to access the parking lots surrounding Worthen Arena.

These ceremonies will not be ticketed so graduates are welcome to invite as many guests as they would like. The venues will open one hour prior to each ceremony start time. Each ceremony is estimated to last two hours. Students and guests are expected to adhere to the etiquette and protocols guidelines, including staying for the duration of your assigned ceremony.

All ceremonies 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, May 3, 2025.

Step 1: Apply to Graduate

Complete the official graduation application by the appropriate deadline. The deadlines to apply for graduation are:

  • Wednesday, March 12 (graduate students)
  • Monday, April 28 (undergraduate students)

In order for a student's name to be included in the commencement program book, they must apply no later than Thursday, April 3. 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 Thursday, April 3.

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 — Wednesday, April 9
  • Ship to Bookstore (pick-up beginning April 22): ordering deadline — Friday, March 21
See Cap and Gown Details

Complete the First Destination Survey

Completing the First Destination Survey (FDS) helps us better prepare future Cardinals for success after graduation. If you have landed a job, decided on graduate school, joined the military, or chosen another exciting venture, let us know.

If you are still determining your post-grad plans, there is no need to complete the survey. We will contact you via email or phone in the coming months to capture your outcome.

Take The Survey

The information you provide is confidential and all data received is aggregated.

Still seeking or deciding? Connect with the Career Center for assistance. We are here to help. Call 765-285-1522 to make an appointment with a career coach.