October 2025
Registration: Open July 22 through August 7
In-Person Ceremony: October 11
Elliott Hall of Music, Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
Virtual Ceremony: October 12
Online only; no in-person attendance
Questions? Contact graduation@purdueglobal.edu
Deadline: No new registrations or changes accepted after 11:59 pm ET, Thursday, August 7, 2025.
Commencement Showroom
Your hub for all graduation events
Travel & Lodging
Hotels, maps, and travel info for in-person grads
October 6–10
Monday: Photo Booth
Tuesday: Last Lecture & Toast
Wednesday: Bingo
Thursday: Shout-Out Board
Friday: Special Message (check your inbox)
See Notes and Conditions section below for important information.
Register for the Ceremony
Registration: Open July 22 through August 7.
Deadline: No new registrations or changes accepted after 11:59 pm ET, Thursday, August 7, 2025.
Order Cap and Gown
Required for in-person attendees only
Submit Celebratory Photos
Plan to Attend in Person
Plan to Attend Virtually
Invite Guests to Graduation
Tuesday, October 7
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, October 8
Join us for a few games of virtual bingo.
Friday, October 10
Special message emailed to registered graduates.
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
Submit photos and videos for a chance to be featured in commencement celebration videos.
Audition to sing at graduation; open to Purdue Global students registered to attend the in-person commencement.
See Notes and Conditions below for important information.
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.
