Bloomington Campus

Graduation Details

• Graduation Checklist

  Check Eligibility
  Students close to completing degree requirements should check their degree completion requirements with their academic advisor to ensure they are eligible to apply to graduate.

  If you are in the final semester of your program, you may be eligible to receive your credential!

  Apply to Graduate
  All students must apply to graduate to receive their degree. To ensure your name is printed on the commencement program AND to receive important updates about the ceremony, apply as soon as you are registered for your final semester or in-progress toward final degree requirements.

  To apply for graduation, visit MyIvy and search Apply to Graduate.

  • Fall 2024 Graduates – Apply by December 15, 2024
  • Spring 2025 Graduates – Apply by April 5, 2025
  • Summer 2025 Graduates – Apply by April 5, 2025

  Order Your Cap & Gown
  Students who will participate in commencement must wear Ivy Tech commencement attire. This includes a black robe, a black cap, and tassel. Check back early spring for updates on the ordering deadline and website link.

  RSVP to Attend Commencement
  Invite your whole crew to celebrate with you! No tickets are required to attend. Students who apply to graduate will receive a personalized RSVP link. Set up your account and RSVP to attend the ceremony by April 12, 2025.

• Cap & Gown Orders

  Cap, Gown, & Tassel Costs: $58.70
  
  Order Here
  
  Students are welcome to purchase packages based on preference, however, only cap, gown, and tassel are required. 

  Deadlines to Order
  April 7: Orders placed after this date may incur additional fees
  April 17: Final Deadline

  Orders will be shipped to home address within 2 weeks of order being placed. 

• Graduation Campus Events

  Grad Fest Celebration
  Tuesday, April 29
  11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  Ivy Tech Bloomington
  Outside, back plaza

  Attend Grad Fest to receive commencement information. Students who RSVP to attend commencement will receive follow-up details. 

• Commencement Agenda
  • Graduates will arrive at IU Auditorium for check-in starting at 4:30 p.m. and no later than 5:15 p.m.
  • Family & Friends can begin seating at 5 p.m.
  • Processional at 6 p.m. This includes platform party, faculty, staff, and graduates.
  • Program concludes with recessional no later than 7:30 p.m.
  • A dessert reception is available following the ceremony. 
• Commencement Program

  The commencement program is available electronically below. An online QR code will be provided during the ceremony.

  View the 2025 Commencement Program

  Note: students must have a completed graduation application on file to be awarded their credentials, receive a Commencement RSVP link, and be listed in the Commencement program.

• Parking & Shuttles

  IU Auditorium has extremely limited parking. Only those with government-issued *accessibility parking tags and special guests will be able to park at the IU Auditorium and around Showalter Fountain.

  Free Parking Option with Shuttle Service
  Two shuttles will run between the IU Stadium parking lot and the IU Auditorium for graduates and guests. Shuttles will begin operating at 4 p.m. with service every 15–20 minutes, depending on traffic. Shuttles will begin operating after the ceremony to return guests to the stadium.

  Guests should park in the Stadium Purple Lot, with entry available via Gates 9, 10, and 11. The bus shelter will serve as the pick-up and drop-off location. Look for the GoExpress bus marked "Ivy Tech Event Shuttle." See Map

  Paid Parking Options Near IU Auditorium
  If you prefer parking closer to the venue, paid parking is available at the following locations:

  • Henderson Garage Two entries available from Indiana Ave. or Fess Ave. between 3rd St. and Atwater Ave. (Free after 6 pm)
  • Poplars Garage 415 E. Sixth Street, Bloomington, IN 47408
    Located on 6th Street, between Grant Street and Dunn Street (Free after 6 pm) 
  • Indiana Memorial Union 918–938 E. 8th Street & 900 E. Seventh Street, Bloomington, IN 47405 (Paid parking with cash or card)

  Check back often for updates on construction and day-of traffic updates.

  *Accessibility Parking: please note that there is limited parking located around Showalter Fountain (in front of IU Auditorium) and it is exclusively reserved for attendees with a state-issued disability parking tag. IUPD will be onsite to help direct traffic due to construction near the Auditorium.

• Info For Family & Friends
  • Everyone is invited to celebrate with the graduate! Tickets are not required, and there are no limits to the number of people who can attend. 
  • Seating for guests begins at 5 p.m. Graduates will check-in and be seated separately.