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Graduation & Commencement Information

Congratulations!

As you prepare for graduation in May, we are pleased to commend your success as you represent the reason the College exists—to produce graduates who are well-prepared to enter the world of work or to transfer to a four-year college.

We are so excited for you. Thank you for including Ivy Tech Indianapolis in your academic journey!

May 2023 Commencement

Date: Thursday, May 4, 2023

Where: Indiana Farmers Coliseum, 1202 East 38th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46205

Time(s):

  • 3:00 p.m. - Nursing Pinning and Commencement Ceremony
  • 6:00 p.m. - Commencement Ceremony for all other schools

Prepare for Graduation

Everything You Need To Know

    • All students must check their degree audit and confirm they are ready to complete within the Fall 2022, Spring 2023, or Summer 2023 term, and confirm with an academic advisor or faculty advisor if needed.
    • Apply to graduate for the semester that the degree will complete by April 1, 2023.

    • Order cap and gown by April 9, 2023.
    • You must RSVP by April 15, 2023, to participate in the Commencement Ceremony.

    • Tickets will be electronic through TicketMaster.
    • Check back periodically to this webpage for Commencement and RSVP information for the upcoming Commencement Ceremony and other graduate-related information.
  • Below are items to consider for the upcoming ceremony.

    • All students must check their degree audit and confirm they are ready to complete within the Fall 2022, Spring 2023, or Summer 2023 term, confirm with an academic advisor or faculty advisor if needed.
    • Apply to graduate for the semester that the degree will complete.

    Click here to download and print the Graduation Checklist (PDF).

    2023 Graduation Checklist

    2023 Graduation Checklist

     

     

  • You must run your degree audit and speak with your advisor to ensure you are on track to graduate. For assistance running your audit, attend a virtual Zoom room open session or email indy-graduation@ivytech.edu

  • Each student entering their final semester must apply to graduate in MyIvy. Also, submitting your application will ensure your name is included in the virtual ceremony.

    To apply: Log into MyIvy > Tools & Resources > Apply to Graduate

    Follow the instructions on the screen to select your curriculum, name to appear on the diploma, mailing address, and whether you will be attending the commencement ceremony.

  • Graduation Zoom Room links:

    Join Zoom Meeting<https://ivytech.zoom.us/j/98390567655

    Ivy Tech Indianapolis has Drop-In Graduation Zoom Rooms through April 1 for students that have questions about or need assistance with anything regarding graduating.

    Items they can assist you with (but are not limited to) include:

    • Run your degree audit
    • Applying to graduate
    • Answer general graduation questions

    To access the rooms, drop in during scheduled business hours, and a member of the team will be with you as soon as possible.

    Tuesdays

    • 10 a.m. - 2 p.m

    Thursdays

    • 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

    For assistance after April 3, 2023

    All questions should be sent the indy-graduation@ivytech.edu

     

  • Cap and gown (also known as regalia) are required to participate in the Commencement Ceremony.  Cap Decoration Rules

    The deadline to purchase regalia online has now passed, but you can visit the bookstore.

    If you did not get your regalia ordered, please contact the bookstore immediately to get that worked out.

    If the cost presents a financial hardship for you, please contact Ivy Cares for assistance. You must have regalia to walk in commencement.

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    To purchase a cap and gown, click here

    Or, scan the below QR code:

    QR code for ordering Commencement regalia

    Deadlines

    Ship to Store: March 19, 2023

    Ship to Home: April 9, 2023

    Cost

    • The cost is $45.98, including the Cap, Gown, and Tassel. Souvenir Tassels are available as well for $5.98.
    • Students can order and pay online, have the regalia shipped to their home, or place the order online, but set up pick and pay in-store. 
    • Ship-to-home orders ship within two weeks. Please order as far ahead of the deadline as possible.

    Links to order

    Questions regarding regalia orders

    • If you have any questions about placing your order, please contact Oak Hall at (800) 456-7623 and ask for Web Customer Service between the hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. EST.

    Last-minute cap and gown needs

    Campus bookstore locations will have limited sizes available for last-minute needs. You can visit them in person, call, or email them; contact information is below.

    Indianapolis

    2535 N. Capitol Ave. 
    Indianapolis, IN 46208
    Phone: (317) 921-4793
    Email: sm8310@bncollege.com

    Hours of operation

    • Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    • Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

    Lawrence

    Fairbanks Center for Health Professionals
    9301 E 59th Street
    Lawrence, IN 46216
    Phone: (317) 921-4693
    Email: sm8321@bncollege.com

    Hours of operation

    • Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    • Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

     

  • UPDATE: TICKETING CLOSED AS OF MAY 1, 2023

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    AFTER you check your degree audit and apply to graduate, you can RSVP and secure tickets at the TicketMaster link sent to your Ivy Tech email address. 

    The graduate must be the one to order the tickets with their Ivy Tech email address!

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    Exciting news! (as of April 26 at 6:00 p.m.)

    We have some additional seats available for Commencement, and each graduate can secure double the number of tickets originally allocated. These tickets are on a first-come, first-served basis and will be available until sold out.  Please only order what you need! Check your email for the Ticketmaster links. There is a separate one for each ceremony.

    3:00 p.m. Nursing Pinning & Commencement (up to 40 tickets total)

    6:00 p.m. Commencement - all other schools (up to 8 tickets total)

  • Parking for graduates and their guests at the Indiana State Fairgrounds will be FREE! It will be in the infield of the Indiana State Fairgrounds where there is a tunnel that leads directly to the Coliseum.

    The parking map is shown below, and you can click here to view and download the PDF.

  • Ivy Tech Indianapolis Commencement will be held at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum on Thursday, May 4.

    3 p.m.: Nurse Pinning and Commencement 

    6 p.m.: Commencement for the following:

    •     School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering and Applied Sciences
    •     School of Arts, Sciences and Education
    •     School of Business, Logistics and Supply Chain
    •     School of Entrepreneurship & Innovation
    •     School of Health Sciences
    •     School of Information Technology
    •     School of Public Affairs and Social Services

    The ceremonies will acknowledge those graduating with a Technical Certificate and Associate Degrees for the Fall 2022, Spring 2023, and Summer 2023.

  • Dujuan MccoyDuJuan McCoy

    DuJuan McCoy is a native of Indianapolis, Indiana, graduating from Ben Davis High School in 1985.

    He continued his studies in the city, graduating from Butler University in 1989 with a B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing and Sales. He began his television career soon thereafter as an Account Executive for WTTV in Indianapolis. Over the past 30+ years, he has amassed a great career growing small, medium, and large market television stations into revenue winners while significantly improving the companies’ profitability and community involvement.

     

    His experience includes 13 years of television sales management, 10 as Vice President/General Sales Manager or Director of Sales in market sizes ranging from #105 to #10. He has worked with small, medium, and large ownership groups in different regions of the country, including Capitol Broadcasting, River City Broadcasting, Sinclair Broadcasting, and Fox Television Stations Group. Over this period, he has successfully managed revenue budgets ranging from $4 million to over $130 million annually.

    This diverse experience has given Mr. McCoy a keen understanding of how to capitalize on each market’s unique characteristics, and how to effectively navigate and implement “change management” that works. To hone his management and leadership skills and to fulfill his lifelong dream of being an owner of television stations, Mr. McCoy entered the National Association of Broadcasters Broadcast Leadership Training Program (BLT) in September 2007. The NAB BLT program is an exclusive, 10-month, executive-style MBA program for tenured broadcast executives who have shown a track record of success.

    The extensive program teaches all aspects of how to buy and sell broadcast properties, including critical business elements that may not be directly taught or learned while working in broadcasting: constructing a proper business plan, determining the structure of your company, raising capital, understanding the different levels of financing, performing proper due diligence, comprehending accounting and finance, navigating the regulatory process with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and determining valuations of media properties.

    Founded by Ms. Diane Sutter, BLT is the nation’s most recognized program for aspiring TV entrepreneurs. Mr. McCoy completed the program in June of 2008. Since then, Mr. McCoy has been a sponsor of the BLT program, a member of the BLT selection committee, a regular Faculty member, an Associate Dean, and a regular contributor to the program.

    In December 2007, Mr. McCoy founded and became the Owner, President, and CEO of Bayou City Broadcasting, LLC. In January 2008, while still a BLT participant, his company agreed to purchase seven TV stations from Sage Broadcasting Corp (KXVA-Fox Abilene, KIDY-Fox San Angelo, KIDZ-MyNet Abilene and 4 Class A Stations in Abilene.) With this purchase, Mr. McCoy and Bayou City Broadcasting earned the distinction of being the only African American company to own and or operate a Fox affiliate in the United States, and purportedly the first African American to own and operate a major affiliate in the state of Texas.

    Since his first acquisition in 2007,

    · In December of 2012, Bayou City Broadcasting divested San Angelo and Abilene stations to London Broadcasting.

    · In January 2015, Bayou City Broadcasting purchased WEVV-CBS and WEEV-LD Fox in Evansville, Indiana. Mr. McCoy became the only African American to own a CBS affiliate in the nation.

    · In January 2017, Bayou City Broadcasting purchased KADN-FOX and KLAF-NBC, and MyNet in Lafayette, Louisiana.

    · In July 2019, after Bayou City Broadcasting’s divestiture to Allen Media Group, Mr. McCoy founded Circle City Broadcasting to continue to purchase and operate broadcast TV stations in America.

    · On September 19, 2019, Circle City Broadcasting purchased WISH-CW and WNDY-MyNet in his hometown of Indianapolis from NEXSTAR Broadcasting, Inc.

    · November 2020 McCoy announced a partnership with Cox Media Group to launch a National News Network- Multicultural News Network (MNN) live from Indianapolis, IN.

     

     

    Miriam Acevedo

    Miriam Acevedo Davis

    Miriam Acevedo Davis is the President & CEO of La Plaza, Inc., a not-for-profit organization that provides essential health, social services, and workforce development programs for Latino families and education programs for Latino youth to prepare them for academic success, college, and careers.

    In 2004, Ms. Acevedo Davis oversaw the merger of the Hispanic Education Center, El Centro Hispano, FIESTA Indianápolis, and La Plaza. For the past two decades, as the metropolitan population of Latinos has risen by 480%, she has built La Plaza to be the trusted and reliable leader in the provision of critical services and programs for Latino youth and families. This trust is borne from her commitment to excellence, accountability, and impact.

    Ms. Acevedo Davis has more than 40 years of experience as an executive, consultant, and volunteer. As a prominent leader and voice of the Latino community, she has worked tirelessly to ensure that opportunities for Latino youth and families are equitable and accessible. Under her leadership, La Plaza has served tens of thousands of individuals. She has overseen the development of critical and impactful programs that increase graduation rates, college attendance and persistence, and employment opportunities for Latinos.

    With a spirit of collaboration and service to the greater community, Ms. Acevedo Davis currently serves on the following boards or committees: The Mind Trust, the Indiana Latino Scholarship Fund, Monarca Academy, IU Health Health Equity Advocacy and Leadership Coalition, and Far Eastside Economic Inclusion Advisory Committee.

    Ms. Acevedo Davis was a recipient of the 2009 Indiana Commission for Women Torchbearer Award, 2015 recipient of the Sagamore of the Wabash, 2016 NFL Hispanic Heritage Leadership Award, 2017 IUPUI Office for Women Pacesetter Award and 2021 Excellence Award from ILI, and the 2022 Conexion Five for 500 Vision Award from the Indy Chamber.

  • The Spring/Summer 2023 Commencement Program is available to view in digital format as a flipbook.

    Click here or scan the QR code to view it:

    Your name will appear in the following order:

    • First name, middle name or initial, and last name
    • Your name must conform to the official name on record.
    • If you want your name officially changed in our records, you must do so at the Office of the Registrar.
  • The Nursing Ceremony at 3:00 p.m. and the general ceremony for all other schools at 6:00 p.m. will be live-streamed. 

     

    Nurse Pinning Live Stream 

    Commencement Live Stream

  • UPDATE

    Monday, May 15: Proofs for both ceremonies are available by clicking on this link, and typing in your name. https://thegradteam.com/ivy-tech/ 

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    Pictures will be taken on the day of Commencement. Our photography partner is www.TheGradTeam.com. 

    There are two separate links for the 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. ceremonies. Please ensure that you register at the correct link. Both are below.

    Photographers will take your picture:

    1. when you receive your diploma cover from the Chancellor
    2. after you exited the stage with a background

    Once commencement is over you will go to the website listed above and on the front page it says my commencement pictures, click there and then the second page will ask you to choose your school: Ivy Tech Indiana, then it will have the information you need to view and order your pictures. It is truly that simple. If you go to the site currently, it lists last year’s information, as it will not update until later this month.

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    REGISTER TO ORDER: 

    3:00 p.m. Nursing Ceremony photos 

    Order photos - Commencement Nursing Pinning & Commencement
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    REGISTER TO ORDER: 

    6:00 p.m. Commencement 

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    Please bring your cell phone (keep silenced throughout the ceremony) as there will be many opportunities for fun selfies throughout the day.

    Important note: We will ask you to leave your phone on your chair when you go up to the stage as you will need two hands to receive your degree cover and shake the Chancellor’s hand.

  • Graduates will receive their diploma in the mail approximately 8 to 12 weeks after the end of the term.

    Transcripts may be requested after end of the term. 

  • Share your photos and stories on social media using #IvyTechGrad & #IvyIndyProud.

    QR code - Ivy Tech Indianapolis social media profiles

    Facebook @IvyIndyProud

    Instagram @ivyindyproud

    Twitter @IvyIndyProud

    LinkedIn-Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis

  • Did you know some of the resources available to you as an Ivy Tech student don’t stop after graduation? Sign-up to attend one of the four sessions to learn how you can be Ivy Indy Engaged. We’ll share tips, tricks, and a few inside details of what it means to be an alum of Ivy Tech Indianapolis.

    DATES:

    Tuesday, March 7, 5 – 6 p.m. (Zoom)

    Thursday, March 16, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. (NMC 438)

    Friday, April 21, 11 a.m. – 12  p.m. (Zoom)

    Friday, April 21, 5 – 6  p.m. (NMC 438)

    Sign up here!

Common Questions

  • Graduation is when a student completes all requirements of their degree and is awarded a credential. 
  • Commencement is the ceremony that celebrates graduation. 

UPDATE: TICKETING IS CLOSED AS OF MAY 1, 2023

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Exciting news! (as of April 26 at 6:00 p.m.)

We have some additional seats available for Commencement, and each graduate can secure double the number of tickets originally allocated. These tickets are on a first-come, first-served basis and will be available until sold out.  Please only order what you need! Check your email for the Ticketmaster links. There is a separate one for each ceremony.

3:00 p.m. Nursing Pinning & Commencement (up to 40 tickets total)

6:00 p.m. Commencement - all other schools (up to 8 tickets total)

The deadline to purchase regalia online has now passed, but you can visit the bookstore.

If you did not get your regalia ordered, please contact the bookstore immediately to get that worked out. If the cost presents a financial hardship for you, please contact Ivy Cares for assistance. You must have regalia to walk in commencement.

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To purchase a cap and gown, click here

Or, scan the below QR code:

QR code for ordering Commencement regalia

  • The cost is $48.75, including the Cap, Gown, and Tassel. If this presents a financial hardship for you, please contact Ivy Cares for assistance. You must have regalia to walk in commencement.
  • Souvenir Tassels are available as well for $5.98.
  • More information can be found in the dropdown menu further up on this web page.

Once you receive your regalia, please take it out of the bag and hang it up. Please steam it or iron it in advance of the ceremony, so that you look amazing for Commencement and pictures.

Once you receive your regalia, please take it out of the bag and hang it up. Please steam it or iron it in advance of the ceremony, so that you look amazing for Commencement and pictures.

You should arrive in your cap and gown over business casual attire with comfortable shoes (no jeans, shorts, or flip-flops). Be mindful of the temperature as you make your clothing decisions. All clothing, even under the regalia, should be appropriate to the situation.

Please note: There is no place to keep personal belongings during the ceremony!

Decorating your cap is fine as long as it is respectful and not distracting. We suggest that if you choose to do so, keep it basic. 
  • At check-in, you will receive your name card. That card helps us get you lined up for commencement by college and alphabetical order.
  • We process into the Coliseum from the Champions Arena onto the commencement floor.
  • Each row of seating will have a marshal to help guide the graduates and get them seated, then up to the stage at the appropriate time and then back to their seats, then help them recess from the commencement floor.

For the 3:00 p.m. Nursing ceremony:

Graduates will be asked to arrive at the Indiana Fairgrounds no later than 1:15 p.m. on May 4. Graduates will enter through Champions Arena for pre-commencement activities.

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For the 6:00 p.m. ceremony for all other schools:

Graduates will be asked to arrive at the Indiana Fairgrounds no later than 4:15 p.m. on May 4. Graduates will enter through Champions Arena for pre-commencement activities.

For the 3:00 p.m. Nursing ceremony:

Family and friends can enter the Coliseum where Commencement will be held one hour before the ceremony, so doors will open for guests at 2:00 p.m. 

They will enter through metal detectors and will need their ticket for scanning.

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For the 6:00 p.m. ceremony for all other schools:

Family and friends can enter the Coliseum where Commencement will be held one hour before the ceremony, so doors will open for guests at 5:00 p.m. 

They will enter through metal detectors and will need their ticket for scanning.

Do not bring purses, bags, or other items that interfere with your ability to walk across the stage, grab/hold your diploma cover, and shake hands. Items of value should not be brought with you.

We recommend you leave everything in the car except what you absolutely need, as there is no place to lock up valuables and you cannot carry bags or purses onto the commencement floor.

Please bring your cell phone as there will be lots of opportunities for fun selfies throughout the day. We will ask you to leave your phone on your chair when you go up to the stage as you will need two hands to receive your degree cover and shake the Chancellor’s hand.

Yes, for extended periods including up and down ramps. If you need accommodations, contact DSS prior to the day of the ceremony at Indianapolis-dss@ivytech.edu

Handicap-accessible seating is available on the ground level of the Coliseum Arena for guests. See a Coliseum usher upon arrival.

You can order announcement through Herff Jones by clicking this link

Did you know some of the resources available to you as an Ivy Tech student don’t stop after graduation? Sign-up to attend one of the four sessions to learn how you can be Ivy Indy Engaged. We’ll share tips, tricks, and a few inside details of what it means to be an alum of Ivy Tech Indianapolis.

DATES:

Tuesday, March 7, 5 – 6 p.m. (Zoom)

Thursday, March 16, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. (NMC 438)

Friday, April 21, 11 a.m. – 12  p.m. (Zoom)

Friday, April 21, 5 – 6  p.m. (NMC 438)

Sign up here!

The Nursing Ceremony at 3:00 p.m. and the general ceremony for all other schools at 6:00 p.m. will be live-streamed. Click on the links below.

Nurse Pinning Live Stream 

Commencement Live Stream

Ample seating is available for guests in the arena who have accessible seating needs.  If you are a graduate and you require specific accommodations, please contact Disability Support Services, Indianapolis-dss@ivytech.edu as soon as possible.  A sign language interpreter, as well as live captioning, will be provided for both events. 

Parking for graduates and their guests at the Indiana State Fairgrounds will be FREE! It will be in the infield of the Indiana State Fairgrounds where there is a tunnel that leads directly to the Coliseum.

The parking map is shown below, and you can click here to view and download the PDF.

UPDATE

Monday, May 15: Proofs for both ceremonies are available by clicking on this link, and typing in your name. https://thegradteam.com/ivy-tech/ 

_________________________________________________________________________________

Pictures will be taken on the day of Commencement. Our photography partner is www.TheGradTeam.com. 

There are two separate links for the 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. ceremonies. Please ensure that you register at the correct link. Both are below.

Photographers will take your picture:

  1. when you receive your diploma cover from the Chancellor
  2. after you exited the stage with a background

Once commencement is over you will go to the website listed above and on the front page it says my commencement pictures, click there and then the second page will ask you to choose your school: Ivy Tech Indiana, then it will have the information you need to view and order your pictures. It is truly that simple. If you go to the site currently, it lists last year’s information, as it will not update until later this month.

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REGISTER TO ORDER: 

3:00 p.m. Nursing Ceremony photos 

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REGISTER TO ORDER: 

6:00 p.m. Commencement 

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Please bring your cell phone (keep silenced throughout the ceremony) as there will be many opportunities for fun selfies throughout the day.

Important note: We will ask you to leave your phone on your chair when you go up to the stage as you will need two hands to receive your degree cover and shake the Chancellor’s hand.