Commencement

You did it. Let’s celebrate.

Commencement is a time of tradition and meaningful celebration. Before you set off for your future endeavors, let’s join together to celebrate all that you have achieved during your years of hard work at IU East. Come together with classmates to be honored at Commencement while your family and friends look on with pride.

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Commencement Ceremony

Date: Thursday, May 15th, 2025

Time: Processional at approx. 9:45 a.m., Ceremony at 10 a.m.

Location: Whitewater Hall parking lot (outdoors)
2325 Chester Blvd.
Richmond, IN 47374

Confetti falls on delighted IUE graduates
A middle-aged female IUE graduate holding graduation swag smiles from the crowd.
A professor wearing the gold-accented graduation attire of IU's nursing discipline waves a noisemaker during IU East's Commencement ceremony.

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