Fall Graduation Ceremony

October 2025

Registration is now closed.

In-Person Ceremony: October 11
Elliott Hall of Music, Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN

Virtual Ceremony: October 12
Online only; no in-person attendance

Deadline: No new registrations or changes accepted after 11:59 pm ET, Thursday, August 7, 2025.

Questions? Contact graduation@purdueglobal.edu.

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Watch Graduation Highlights

Countdown to Commencement

Commencement Showroom
Your hub for all graduation events

Travel & Lodging
Hotels, maps, and travel info for in-person grads

Virtual Grad Week Events

October 6–10

Monday: Photo Booth
Tuesday: Last Lecture & Toast
Wednesday: Bingo
Thursday: Shout-Out Board
Friday: Special Message (check your inbox)

Commencement

  • In-Person Ceremonies: Saturday, October 11
  • Virtual Ceremonies: Sunday, October 12

View full commencement schedule.

See Notes and Conditions below for important information.

Checklist: Prepare for Graduation

Register for the Ceremony

Register for the Ceremony

Registration is now closed.

Order Cap and Gown

Order Cap and Gown

Required for in-person attendees only

  • Order regalia 6 weeks before the ceremony
  • Visit the Caps and Gowns page for ordering instructions
Submit Celebratory Photos

Submit Celebratory Photos

Plan to Attend in Person

Plan to Attend in Person

Plan to Attend Virtually

Plan to Attend Virtually

  • View Ceremony & Live Stream Info: After registering, visit the Commencement Showroom for details
  • What to Expect:
    • Registered virtual grads are featured with name and slide
    • Join the interactive video Watch Party to celebrate with others in real time (link posted on Commencement Showroom)
    • Public viewing on YouTube
    • View a past ceremony
Invite Guests to Graduation

Invite Guests to Graduation

Virtual Graduation Week Activities

Monday
Photo booth image of Purdue Global grad in cap and gown
Photo Booth Example

Monday, October 6

Photo Booth

Open October 6—12

Add a digital Purdue Global frame to your photos.

Tuesday
student watching an instructor lection on a laptop

Tuesday, October 7

Last Lecture and Toast

7:00–7:30 pm ET

Presented virtually by a professor nominated by the graduates, followed by a class toast.

Submit nomination by August 7

“What wisdom would you impart unto the world if you knew it would be your last chance?”

Wednesday
bingo balls in a bingo cage

Wednesday, October 8

Bingo

Join us for a few games of virtual bingo.

Thursday
Purdue Global graduate in cap and gown walking down steps outside, surrounded with a decorative star outline and the caption: What a wonderful accomplishment!
Purdue Global Shout Out Board

Thursday, October 9

Graduation Shout Out Board

Post congratulatory photos, videos, and messages.

Friday
open envelope with a card stating Surprise and black and gold balloons spilling out

Friday, October 10

Special Message (Check Your Inbox)

Special message emailed to registered graduates.

Black & Gold Celebration

Date: October 10, 2025 
Time: 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm ET

Purdue Memorial Union—North & South Ballrooms
101 North Grant Street
West Lafayette, IN

View Directions and Parking

Family-friendly social hour, meet and greets, and photo opportunities.

All ages welcome | No tickets required | Business casual attire

four smiling Purdue Global graduates at the Black and Gold celebration, surrounded by black and gold ballooons

Graduate Showcase Opportunities

Be Part of the Celebration Videos

Submit photos and videos for a chance to be featured in commencement celebration videos.

View submission details.

Submit by August 7

Sing the National Anthem

Audition to sing at graduation; open to Purdue Global students registered to attend the in-person commencement.

Audition by August 7

See Notes and Conditions below for important information.

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. 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.