Elliott Hall of Music
Purdue University
712 3rd Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907
Registration is now closed.
Please contact graduation@purdueglobal.edu with any questions.
May 6, 2023
Elliott Hall of Music
Purdue University
712 3rd Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907
Registration is now closed.
Please contact graduation@purdueglobal.edu with any questions.
Eligible graduates must have completed online registration by March 17, 2023, to participate. See Notes and Conditions section below for important information.
The Commencement Showroom is your hub for all graduation events. Visit the Travel to Graduation page for a list of hotels and other travel information
May 6, 2023
10:30 am ET: Concord Law, Nursing, General Education, Business, Information Technology
2:30 pm ET: Aviation, Health Sciences, Social & Behavioral Sciences
7:00 pm ET: Virtual graduates from all schools
See Notes and Conditions section below for important information.
Required for in-person attendees only
Download and personalize your commencement invitation. Email or print it to invite your guests.
Monday, May 1
Open May 1–May 6
Tuesday, May 2
7:00–7:30 pm ET
The Last Lecture will be presented virtually by a Purdue Global professor nominated by the graduating class. A virtual toast to the graduating class will immediately follow the lecture.
Submit your nomination by March 17.
“What wisdom would you impart unto the world if you knew it would be your last chance?”
Wednesday, May 3
Join us for a few games of virtual bingo using the supplies provided in your ceremony kit.
Thursday, May 4
Post congratulatory photos, videos, and messages on the Graduation Shout Out Board.
Friday, May 5
Hours: Open from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm ET
Location: Shively Club, Ross-Ade Stadium, 3rd Floor, 850 Steven Beering Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Time: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm ET
Location: Purdue Memorial Union, East and West Faculty Lounges, 101 South Grant Street, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Registered graduates will receive a surprise message via email.
Showcase your achievement! Select photos and videos will be showcased during the ceremonies.
Audition to sing the National Anthem at graduation.
See Notes and Conditions below for important information.
Commencement: Commencement times will be determined after the participation deadline. Commencement may be canceled or changed to a virtual experience at any time based on Centers for Disease Control (CDC) or government guidelines regarding COVID-19. In the event of a schedule change or cancellation, Purdue Global is not responsible for reimbursing travel costs or other expenses associated with commencement. Participants and attendees assume all financial and health risks associated with attending commencement. Commencement attendees must abide by all COVID-19 guidelines as required by the University, venue, and government.
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 and financial 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.