South Bend Campus

Commonly Asked Questions

• Things You Need to Know
  • Parking is free
  • Gate 9 is designated as the public entrance, Gate 1 is the student entrance
  • There is no admission fee
  • There’s no limit to the number of guests a student can invite
  • Please turn all phones off or on silent mode
  • Do not obstruct the view or sound of your fellow attendee
• Graduate Applications

  Requirements:

  • Complete a certificate, technical certificate, or an associate degree program in fall 2023, spring 2024, and/or summer 2024.
  • Submit an application for graduation by March 22, 2024.
  • If completion for summer is anticipated, you must be registered for the remaining required courses.

  A minimum cumulative (overall) GPA 2.0 at the end of the spring 2024 term.

• Distinguished Graduate Application 2023-2024

  At the conclusion of each academic year, South Bend-Elkhart Chancellor selects one deserving graduating student as the recipient of the annual Distinguished Graduate Award. This honor is based upon academic achievement, cooperativeness, integrity, leadership and goals.
  
  Requirements:

  •  Complete a certificate, technical certificate or an associate degree program in the fall of 2023, or be on track to complete in spring or summer 2024.
  • Submit an application for distinguished graduate available here.
  • A minimum cumulative (overall) GPA 3.00 at the end of the fall 2023 term.
    
    All applications are due by the close of business at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 22. Supplemental information listed below, coupled with this application, must be submitted to the Office of the Chancellor prior to the established deadline.
    
    The Office of the Chancellor will notify the student who has been selected no later than Tuesday, April 16.
    
    The Distinguished Graduate Award will be presented during commencement Friday, May 10, 2024. The award winner may be asked to give a brief speech during the ceremony, although a speaking role is not guaranteed at commencement.
    
    Application and all supplemental materials are due by Friday, March 22.
• Attire

  Participants are required to wear a black* graduation cap and gown.

  The deadline to have your regalia shipped to the South Bend Bookstore is March 15, 2024
  The deadline to have your regalia shipped to your home is April 17, 2024

  Students may wear honor stoles, honor cords, and medallions provided as a campus related honors.  Students are welcome to decorate the top of their caps. The decorations should not dangle off the cap interfering with the tassel and should be appropriate for all ages of audience members.

  Wear lightweight, comfortable business casual clothing under your cap and gown. Wear comfortable shoes as you will be standing for long periods and walking considerable distances.

  *Dual Credit graduates may wear their high school cap and gown.

• Regalia Ordering Information

  Student Regalia

  Order your regalia at https://colleges.herffjones.com/college/ivytech/ 

  The deadline to have your regalia shipped to the South Bend Bookstore is March 15, 2024
  The deadline to have your regalia shipped to your home is April 17, 2024

   

• Photography

  Photographer's contact information will be provided inside the student's diploma cover. Personal photography and videography are encouraged. There are no restrictions on flash photography before, during or after completion of the ceremony.

• Special Accomodations

  If you require special accommodations during the ceremony, contact Sandra Senatore-Roberts at
  (574) 289-7001 ext. 1002 or via email at ssenatorerobert@ivytech.edu for assistance.