Graduate Checklist

You’re in the final stretch, Titans!

You are close to the finish line, but there are still a few more steps to go.

From making sure you’re eligible to graduate to requesting accommodations for your guests, find everything you need to prepare for Commencement in our checklist below.

Be sure to complete these tasks early so you don't miss any deadlines.

Graduate checklist

Check your eligibility and apply to graduate

Verify your eligibility for graduation with your school recorder. Apply to graduate by the deadline to ensure your name appears in the Commencement program and that you receive your diploma.

Name and mailing address

In order to have your degree name and home mailing address correct, please update both items in the student center in One.IU.edu. Click to learn how to update your personal information.

Order your cap and gown

Rent your official IU cap and gown from our partner, Herff Jones, by April 7 to avoid additional fees. Click here and order now.

Graduation Fair

Complete your Commencement to-do list by attending the Grad Fair on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Fireside A & B, located next to the University Grill.

Accessibility Information

Our Commencement team provides accommodations for graduates and guests. A stage lift is available for graduates. Seating for guests utilizing a wheelchair or scooter is available in the arena, and elevators for guests with limited mobility are available at Gate 9 (main entrance). The ceremony will include open captions on video screens. For more information or to request additional accommodations, please contact the Office of Campus Events and Special Projects at stsalisb@iu.edu.

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