February 25, 2023
City National Grove of Anaheim
2200 East Katella Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92806
Registration is now closed.
Please contact graduation@purdueglobal.edu with any questions.
Eligible graduates must have completed online registration by December 16, 2022, 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.
Feb. 20: Virtual Photo Booth
Feb. 21: Last Lecture & Virtual Toast
Feb. 22: Virtual Bingo
Feb. 23: Shout Out Board
Feb. 24: Black and Gold Celebration (onsite 5:00–6:30 pm ET)
Feb. 24: Special Message
(check your inbox)
February 25, 2023
10:30 am PT/1:30 pm ET: Concord, Nursing, Social & Behavioral Sciences, General Education
2:00 pm PT/5:00 pm ET: Business, Information Technology, Health Sciences
4:30 pm PT/7:30 pm ET: Virtual graduates from all schools
See Notes and Conditions section below for important information.
Register for the Ceremony
Guest Limit: 4 guests (plus the graduate)
Registration is now closed.
Order Cap and Gown
Required for in-person attendees only
Plan to Attend in Person
Plan to Attend Virtually
Invite Guests to Graduation
Download and personalize your commencement invitation. Email or print it to invite your guests.
Monday, February 20
Open February 20–February 24
Tuesday, February 21
Last Lecture and Virtual Toast
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 December 21.
“What wisdom would you impart unto the world if you knew it would be your last chance?”
Wednesday, February 22
Virtual Bingo
7:00–7:30 pm ET
Join us for a few games of virtual bingo using the supplies provided in your ceremony kit.
Thursday, February 23
Graduation Shout Out Board
Post congratulatory photos, videos, and messages on the Graduation Shout Out Board.
Friday, February 24
Black and Gold Celebration
Hours: Open from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm PT
Location: City National Grove of Anaheim, 2200 East Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92806
Special Message (Check Your Inbox)
Registered graduates will receive a special message via email.
Showcase your achievement! Select photos and videos will be showcased during the ceremonies. View submission details.
Audition to sing the National Anthem at graduation. View submission guidelines and official contest rules.
See Notes and Conditions 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.
