Commencement is a time of grand tradition and meaningful celebration. Before you set off for your future endeavors, let’s celebrate all that you have achieved during your years of hard work. Come together with classmates to be honored at Commencement while your family and friends look on with pride.
Graduates, we’ve made it easy with a checklist to walk you through the process.
Get started with the graduate checklistFriends and family, we invite you to join our mailing list to receive email updates about the upcoming ceremony.
Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Time: Procession at 6:30 p.m., Ceremony at 7 p.m.
Location: Joyce Center at the University of Notre Dame
113 Joyce Center
Notre Dame, IN 46556
Live Broadcast: Commencement.iu.edu
We’ll walk you through what will happen from arrival to tossing that cap in the air.
Review the ceremony scheduleBecoming a graduate is more than just a ceremony—see what else we’ve got planned.
See a list of events and activitiesMilestones are meant to be shared. The IU family can always use more family and friends.
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I chose IUSB because it is a local school with small classes and a prestigious university name. With our campus being in the heart of South Bend, it gives local residents a place to achieve a degree while on their way to achieving their dreams!
Scott Leeper, Bachelor of Arts candidate 2024
Indiana University South Bend
1700 Mishawaka Ave
