The Winter Commencement ceremony will be at 10 a.m. on Dec. 17 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, located at 1001 E. 17th Street. Here is your guide of what to expect at the ceremony.
Schedule:
Doors open at 8 a.m. to the north and south lobbies. Graduates should meet at Wilkinson Hall no later than 8:30 a.m. The procession will begin at 9:15 a.m. The ceremony will last approximately 90 minutes. For specific ceremony schedule details, check the ceremony schedule on the IU Website.
Parking:
Free parking is available in all lots surrounding Assembly Hall. Graduates and faculty should enter through Gate 14, located off Fee Lane, and park in the Blue Lot. Accessible parking is located in the Blue Lot off of 17th street.
Seating:
Tickets are not issued for Commencement, and graduates may bring as many guests as wished; however, seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. All seating will be located on the west side of Assembly Hall. Graduate seating is arranged by school and is not alphabetical, so they may be seated anywhere within a school’s section. Accessibility seating is available, and more information can be found on the IU Website.
Ceremony:
Because of the large number of graduates, individual names are not announced, unless the graduate is a Ph.D. or doctorate candidate. Candidates for Ph.D. and doctorate degrees will be introduced individually and hooded on the front of the stage. Graduates will receive their diploma cover, but the diploma will be mailed to your home address.
After the Ceremony:
Graduates will be part of a recession out of Assembly Hall following the ceremony. Graduates must return their gown apparel in the mail provided by Herff Jones Company. Failure to return apparel may result in a fine. Caps, tassels, cords and stoles of gratitude do not need to be returned.
Reminders for Graduates:
Umbrellas, briefcases, and other items cannot be stored during the ceremony so do not bring them to the Commencement. Wear business or business casual attire with comfortable shoes. Once you arrive at the lineup you will then be instructed to put your cap and gown on.
Reminders for Guests:
Guest seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis so arrive early and enter with your whole party as saving seats is prohibited. You may pre-order a bouquet of flowers that will be available when you arrive at Assembly Hall.
