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Graduation Information

2023 Spring Commencement

Friday, May 12 at 4:30 p.m.
at the Steel Yard (Home of the Gary SouthShore Railcats)
One Stadium Plaza (5th & Broadway), Gary, IN 46402

Important steps to participate in CommencemeNT

Applying For Graduation

All graduating students must apply for graduation, even if you do not plan to attend commencement.

Students graduating in Fall 2022, Spring 2023 or Summer 2023 should apply for graduation.

To apply:

  1. Log into MyIvy
  2. Click Student > Advising > Apply to Graduate
  3. 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

If you are not able to apply for graduation, please contact your advisor for assistance.

Student Regalia

  • Students can place their regalia order by going to the link below, or by scanning the QR code.
  • The order deadline will be listed for each campus on the website.
  • Students will have the option to order and pay on-line, and have the regalia shipped to their home, or place the order online, but chose to pick up and pay in store.
  • Student Regalia cost is $45.98 which includes the Cap, Gown, and Tassel. Souvenir Tassels are available as well for $5.98
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Student Announcements, Invitations and Rings

These items can be purchase online at herff.ly/ivytech

More Graduation Details

  • Regalia Information
    All participants are required to wear a black graduation cap and gown. It must fit and be zipped prior to the Commencement ceremony beginning.

    Students may purchase a cap and gown through Barnes & Noble.

    • Students can place their regalia order by going to the link below, or by scanning the QR code.
    • The order deadline will be listed for each campus on the website.
    • Students will have the option to order and pay on-line, and have the regalia shipped to their home, or place the order online, but chose to pick up and pay in store.
    • Student Regalia cost is $45.98 which includes the Cap, Gown, and Tassel. Souvenir Tassels are available as well for $5.98
    • Welcome (shopoakhalli.com)

    Tassel colors

    • Associate degrees: SOLID GREEN
    • Technical certificates: SOLID WHITE
    • Certificates: SOLID GRAY
    • Phi Theta Kappa students will wear white or green tassels, which correspond to technical certificate and associate degree, respectively.

    Honor Cords

    • Students with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher as of the fall semester are eligible for honor cords.
    • Phi Theta Kappa Stoles
  • More information will be posted as it becomes available.

    • There is no place to keep personal belongings during the ceremony. Please leave these items with friends or family members.
    • Graduates will be led into the ceremony in a processional and you will sit in the order in which you line up.
    • You will be directed to the front when it is time for you to receive your diploma.
    • Photos will be taken by a professional photographer of graduates receiving their diploma.
    • Graduates will be directed to return to their seat until the end of the ceremony, when everyone will process out of the stadium.

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    Guests

    There is currently no limit to the number of guests that may be invited. Return here to see any updates that may occur closer to the time of the ceremony.

  • Please share your photos on social media by using #IvyTechGrad and tag us on Facebook or Instagram 
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    Livestreaming of the event will take place on the Lake County Facebook page. A link will be posted ahead of the event.

  • Please check back closer to graduation for our electronic program.

Questions About Graduation?

Contact the Lake County Registrar with questions about your graduation application, diploma, or any other related questions about the completion of your associate degree or certificate.

Lake County Registrar
asklakecounty@ivytech.edu
219-392-3600

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