Graduate Checklist

You’re in the final stretch, Red Wolves!

You are close to the finish line, but there are just 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 to avoid missing any deadlines.

Next steps

Check for record holds

Resolve any holds on your record, such as an unpaid bursar bill, that may impact the release of your diploma or transcripts. Search “record holds” at one.iu.edu.

Name and mailing address

Verify that the spelling and formatting of your degree name is correct. You can also update your gender, birthdate, and mailing address.

Order your cap and gown

Rent your official IU cap and gown from our partner, Herff Jones. Request apparel before April 7 to avoid late fees. 

Attend GradFair

Check off several Commencement tasks at once by attending GradFair on Thursday, March 13, from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. outside the Bookstore in Whitewater Hall.

Accessibility Information

Our trained Commencement organizers provide services to graduates and guests who need accommodations. Please let us know two to three weeks before the ceremony if you need accommodations by contacting Terry Wiesehan at 765-973-8221 or twiesaha@iue.edu.

An ASL interpreter will be provided. Accessible seating is limited to the designated areas and space is limited, so there will be no reserved seating.