Lafayette Campus

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 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.

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.

RSVP to Attend Commencement
Students planning to participate in Commencement must RSVP in advance by visiting the Registrar at Grad Fest or in the Enrollment Center. Each graduate who RSVPs will receive up to six guest tickets for the ceremony, and the event will also be live streamed so additional friends and family can celebrate from anywhere.

Graduates are required to wear a black undergraduate cap and gown to participate in Commencement. Students are welcome to purchase based on preference for package or vendor, however, only cap, gown, and tassel are required.

The College partners with Herff Jones for official regalia, and students may order directly through the Lafayette ordering site, but students may purchase their cap and gown from any retailer as long as it is solid black and appropriate for a college ceremony.

Herff Jones Webstore

Herff Jones Cap, Gown, & Tassel Costs: $62.00

Deadlines for Herff Jones
April 6: Orders placed after this date may incur additional fees
April 13: Final Deadline

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

Third Party Regalia Example

Please review size charts carefully before ordering. Gown sizing varies by height, shoulder width, and sleeve length, so we strongly recommend measuring and comparing to the vendor’s chart to ensure the best fit. Allow adequate time for shipping and exchanges if needed.

Dual credit or dual enrollment students:
Students completing an Ivy Tech credential while still in high school are welcome to participate in Commencement. You may wear your high school regalia. If your high school regalia will not be available in time for our ceremony, you will need to purchase a black undergraduate cap and gown to participate.

Grad Fest
Tuesday, February 24
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Ivy Hall 1370 (former Bookstore space)

Grad Fest is your one-stop event to confirm your graduation, RSVP for Commencement, and receive important details like guest tickets, regalia information, and next steps before the ceremony. If you’re unable to attend Grad Fest, you can stop by the Registrar’s Office in the Enrollment Center at any time to complete your RSVP and get the information you need.

• Graduates will arrive at Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds for check-in starting at 4 p.m. and no later than 4:45 p.m.
• Family and friends can begin seating at 5 p.m.
• Processional at 6 p.m. This includes the platform party, faculty, and graduates.
• Program concludes with recessional.
• A reception is available following the ceremony.

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

The Commencement Ceremony will be accessible via live stream on the Ivy Tech Lafayette Facebook page. 

Family and friends are invited to celebrate this special milestone with our graduates. Guest tickets are required for entry, and each graduate who RSVPs will receive up to six tickets to share with their guests.

Seating for ticketed guests begins at 5 p.m. at the Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds. Graduates will check-in and be seated separately.

For those unable to attend in person, the ceremony will be live streamed so additional family and friends can still take part in the celebration.

Flowers and gifts will also be available for purchase on-site the day of the ceremony through The Commencement Group.