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Commencement Schedule

All ceremonies offer virtual and in-person options. View eligibility.
Diplomas are not given at the ceremony.

Spring: May 2026

Registration: February 10 – 26

In-Person Ceremony: 
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Elliott Hall of Music
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN

Virtual Ceremony: 
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Online only; no in-person attendance

Guest Limit: No limit; no tickets required

Fall: October 2026*

Registration: Opens Summer 2026

In-Person Ceremony: 
Saturday, October 10, 2026 
Sunday, October 11, 2026
Loeb Playhouse
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN

Virtual Ceremony: 
Sunday, October 11, 2026
Online only; no in-person attendance

Guest Tickets: Required (no extra tickets or waitlist)

  • Graduate and up to 3 guests (total party of 4)
  • Children 3 and under do not need a ticket and must sit on a guest's lap

     

Spring: May 2027*

Registration: Opens in February 2027

In-Person Ceremony: 
Saturday, May 1, 2027

Expected Venue: Elliott Hall of Music at Purdue University**
West Lafayette, IN

Virtual Ceremony: 
Sunday, May 2, 2027
Online only; no in-person attendance

Expected Guest Limit: No guest limit; no tickets required

*Construction Notice: October 2026 commencement will be held in a smaller venue with limited seating due to construction at Elliott Hall. Graduates may attend a future ceremony at Elliott Hall without guest limits. The next Elliott Hall ceremony is currently expected May 1, 2027, subject to construction timelines.

**Subject to change based on construction timeline

See Notes and Conditions below for important information.

Steps to Attend Commencement

Step 1: Determine Eligibility

Determine Eligibility

Graduates with the following degrees may attend any ceremony after their final term ends and all program requirements have been fulfilled:

  • Doctoral (Law & Nursing)
  • Master's
  • Bachelor's
  • Associate
  • Certificate

Graduates of the Doctor of Education and Doctor of Health Sciences:

  • Graduating Jan 1–June 30: Attend October ceremony
  • Graduating July 1–Dec 31: Attend May ceremony
  • Final approval of your applied research project is required to officially graduate and participate in the ceremony listed above (or a future one).

Reminder: Update Your Contact Info. Log in to PG Campus or call 844-PURDUE-G to ensure you receive graduation emails and texts.

Step 2: Register

Register for Your Ceremony

  • Registration Link: Found on the Ceremony Information page. Information is updated about one month before registration opens. Earlier content may reflect a past ceremony.
  • Headshot Upload: Grad-only photo in business professional attire or regalia. Light-colored, uncluttered background. No logos or trademarks. Suitable for academic audiences. [View Instructions]

  • Emails: Confirmation is sent after registering; ceremony details are sent after registration closes.

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Step 3: Regalia

Order Your Cap and Gown

View Ordering Instructions

Step 4: Travel

Make Travel Arrangements

View Travel Information: Information is updated about one month before registration opens; earlier content may reflect a past ceremony.

Note: Purdue Global is not responsible for reimbursing travel or other expenses if the ceremony is changed or canceled.

Contact Us

Ceremony Questions: graduation@purdueglobal.edu

Other Questions: Graduation Contacts

Review Graduation FAQs

Graduation Ceremony Information

Ceremony Information

Registration

Live Stream

Public viewing is broadcast on Purdue Global’s YouTube channel.

Guests and Tickets

Guest limits vary by venue. See ceremony details.

Academic Honors

Academic Honors Eligibility

Academic Honors Statuses

Academic honors statuses will be noted on diplomas and transcripts.

  • Cumulative GPA of 3.70–3.79: Cum Laude
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.80–3.99: Magna Cum Laude
  • Cumulative GPA of 4.0: Summa Cum Laude
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.00–3.29: With Honors (Purdue Global Law School)
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.30–4.00: With Highest Honors (Purdue Global Law School)

GPA Recognition Cords (optional): Purchase with regalia through Herff Jones (View GPA cord eligibility)

Ceremony Participants: Academic honors recognized at the ceremony are based on the candidate’s cumulative GPA as of the ceremony registration deadline date, and therefore may not be final.

Honor Societies

Honor society organizations are by invitation only. Visit the Student Organizations page to find information for each honor society.

Ceremony Attire: Cap, Gown, GPA Cord

  • Regalia: Graduates must order their own cap and gown (required for in-person only)
  • GPA Cord (Optional): Purchased with regalia (View eligibility)
  • Ordering Info: See Caps and Gowns page

Honor Society Regalia

Purdue Global alumni at graduation

Purdue Global graduates in cap and gown.

Diplomas

  • Diplomas: Not given at the ceremony
  • Delivery: Mailed 6 weeks after final class and requirements confirmed
  • Size: 11" x 8.5" (landscape)
  • Frames: Available through Herff Jones

Questions? Contact the Office of the Registrar at registrar@purdueglobal.edu or 866-522-7747 (Toll Free).

Purdue Global diploma in frame

Example of a Purdue Global diploma.

Life After Graduation

Purdue Global continues to support you beyond graduation.

Ordering Regalia

Caps and Gowns

Frequently Asked Questions

Graduation FAQs

Past Ceremonies

Photos, Programs & Videos

Decorate and Celebrate Graduation at Home

Download and print graduation posters, yard signs, and cake toppers to share your success.

Graduation Invitation — Editable

Graduation Celebration Poster

Congratulations Yard Sign

Congrats Grad Yard Sign

Congratulations Cake Toppers

Celebratory Write-On Sign

Congrats Digital Wallpapers

Social Media Stickers

Print Approval Letter

If you intend to have any of the above materials professionally printed, you will be asked to provide an official letter of approval from the University.

Download Print Approval Letter

Graduation Contact Information

Reach out to us about cap and gowns, ceremony information, or inquire about verifications. Whatever you need, we are here.

Account Balance and Payment Information
Student Accounts
Email: studentaccounts1@support.purdueglobal.edu
Tel: 866-522-7747 (Toll Free)

Ceremony Information
Commencement Office
Email: graduation@purdueglobal.edu

Degree Completion Date Information
Student Support
Tel: 866-522-7747

Diploma, Transcript, and GPA Questions
Office of the Registrar
Email: registrar@purdueglobal.edu
Tel: 866-522-7747 (Toll Free)

Student Accessibility Services
Email: sas@purdueglobal.edu
Tel: 317-208-1686

Purdue Global Law School
PurdueGlobalLawSchool.edu
Tel: 877-757-8189

Caps and Gowns, Announcements, and Diploma Frames
Herff Jones
Tel: 800-837-4235

Honor Society Questions
Office of Student Life
Email: studentlife@purdueglobal.edu

Commencement Ceremony Photography
The Grad Team
https://thegradteam.com/purdueglobal/
Email: gradteam@thegradteam.com
Tel: 833-469-4723

Purdue Global Merchandise
PurdueGlobalGear.com

Alumni Engagement
www.purdueglobal.edu/student-experience/alumni/
Email: alumnirelations@purdueglobal.edu

Center for Career Advancement
Email: careerservices@purdueglobal.edu

Office for Returning Students
Email: ors@support.purdueglobal.edu
Tel (non-military): 844-787-3834
Tel (military): 866-583-4412

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NOTES AND CONDITIONS

Commencement: Commencement times will be determined after the participation deadline. Participants and attendees assume all financial and health risks associated with attending commencement and must abide by all guidelines as required by the University, venue, and government. Commencement may be canceled or changed to a virtual experience due to government mandates or advisories regarding public health or safety, and the University will not be responsible for any incurred costs or expenses as a result.

Commencement Participation: Participation in commencement is not a verification of graduation. View eligibility requirements. Candidates receive their diploma approximately 8 weeks after completion of their final class and once all program requirements have been confirmed by University officials.

The Purdue Global Commencement and related events could be broadcast live online and all attendees' student directory information, military branch (if applicable), videos, and photos shown during the ceremony could be photographed, videotaped, or filmed by authorized parties. The registration of all participants, submission of photos/videos, and attendance at or participation in the graduation-related events serve as permission for use of these names, images, and posts by Purdue Global. Commercial photography or filming is prohibited without permission of Purdue Global.