Graduates report to: Armory (812 3rd Street)

Graduate Line Up: 

• Report Time: 45 min before ceremony

  1. Go to headshot photo station (No check-in required)

  2. Line up by number (located on name card)

• Processional: Begins 15 min before ceremony (Arrive late? Go to Elliott Hall)

• IMPORTANT: Bring name card (mailed) 

Card is used to call your name on stage

• Wear: Cap & gown (tassel on right); Hood (Master's/Doctoral); Comfortable shoes (stairs)

After Ceremony:

Reunite with guests at fountain (behind Elliott Hall)

View Commencement Day Map

Guests Entrance: 

Elliott Hall of Music at 712 3rd Street

West Lafayette, IN

• Doors open 45 min before ceremony

• Entrance on back of building

• NO tickets required

• Bags checks will be performed

Parking for Commencement*:

9:00 am & 4:00 pm Ceremonies:

University Street Garage

201 North University Street

West Lafayette, IN 47906

12:30 pm Ceremony:

Northwestern Avenue Garage

504 Northwestern Avenue

West Lafayette, IN 47906

View Walking directions from parking garage

*Park in the recommended garages to reduce traffic congestion. Allow extra time for traffic due to multiple ceremonies throughout the day.

Ceremony Length: Approximately 1.5 hours

Number of Guests: No guest limit

Tickets: NOT required (General admission seating)

Arrival:

• Doors open 45 min before ceremony starts

• Graduates report to Armory for line up

• Guests go to to Elliott Hall for seating

Ceremony Order of Events:

• Processional (15 min before ceremony start time)

• Chancellor's Welcome

• National Anthem

• Keynote Speaker

• Conferral of Degrees

• Graduate Recognition

  • Name called & slide shown on stage

  • Graduate seating and stage crossing

    • View seating map in digital program

    • Line-up #100 - 499 (cross on left)

    • Line-up #500 - 899 (cross on right)

    • Two lines cross simultaneously; #100 (left) and #500 (right) go first

    • Late arrivals may be out of order

• Ceremonial Tassel Turning

• Recessional (Meet guests at fountain behind Elliott Hall)

Accessibility Accommodations:

• Need assistance or can’t use stairs? Email graduation@purdueglobal.edu to arrange accommodations.

• View accommodation details

Order: Cap, Gown, GPA Recognition Cord

• Order at Herff Jones

• Allow 6 wks for delivery - Late orders call Herff Jones: 800-837-4235 (Rush fees apply)

• Cap, gowns & cords are not available onsite

• View GPA recognition cord criteria

COMMENCEMENT (Saturday)

Graduates:

• Wear cap, gown (and hood if applicable)

• Light weight business casual under gown

  • Gowns are warm

• Comfortable shoes (low heels) due to stairs

• Master and doctoral level hoods:

  • View instructions on attaching hood to your gown

Need a button? Stop by Info Desk in staging room

Guests

• Business/business casual

BLACK & GOLD CELEBRATION (Friday)

• Business/business casual

• Bag checks performed upon entry

• No large bags or helium balloons

• No outside food or drink, unless for medical reasons (Bottled water is permitted)

How many guests can I bring? Do they need a ticket?

There is no guest limit, and there are NO tickets.

What should I wear under my gown?

Lightweight business casual. Gowns get warm and there’s walking and stairs—wear comfortable shoes.

When do I receive my diploma?

Diplomas are mailed 6 weeks after completing your final class and confirming all program requirements. Not handed out at the ceremony.

Questions? Email registrar@purdueglobal.edu or 866-522-7747

How can guests watch the ceremony from home?

Public live stream links for each ceremony will be on Showroom.PurdueGlobal.edu. Anyone with the link can watch.

Recordings will be on Purdue Global's YouTube after the event.

How do I know when my name will be called? 

In-person attendees have their name called in the ceremony they attend. See schedule for ceremony times.

• Line up #100–499 cross on the left

• Line up #500–899 cross on the right.

• Two lines cross at once—#100 (left) and #500 (right) go first. (Late arrivals may be out of order)

Can I walk with a family member who is also graduating?

Yes! Email graduation@purdueglobal.edu to request it and copy the other Purdue Global graduate.

Only Purdue Global grads may enter the staging room, join the processional, sit in graduate seating, or cross the stage. If an assistant is required for disability accommodations, email graduation@purdueglobal.edu.

What are acceptable and non-acceptable items for

Elliott Hall of Music?

Acceptable Items

o Cameras

o Flowers

o Registered service animals only

Not Acceptable Items

o Camera bags or tripods

o Balloons

o Beverages or food products, unless there is a medical need

o Noisemakers/poppers/posters

o Wrapped gifts

o Strollers or car seats

o Alcohol/tobacco/vape products

o Emotional support animals

o Weapons

I registered for in-person but can't attend. Will my name be called? 

No. Names are only called for grads who attend in person or registered for virtual by the deadline.

If you didn’t switch to virtual before the deadline, your name won’t be called.

Which ceremony can I walk in? Can I walk later?

View eligiblity requirements. 

• Photos are available for purchase 3 days after the ceremony on The Grad Team website.

• Graduates receive an email with the link when photos go live.

• If photos aren’t showing, contact Grad Team Photography.

The Grad Team Special Event Photographers

Website: thegradteam.com/purdueglobal

Phone: 833-469-4723

Email: gradteam@thegradteam.com

Viewing Options

Video Watch Party:

• One login per graduate; Guests can be on camera with grad

• Interactive, video Watch Party to view the ceremony and celebrate with others in real-time

• Share camera to participate in tassel-turning (optional)

• Link sent by email and on the Showroom

• Attire: Business casual, black & gold, PG gear, or regalia

• Tip: Use a computer or laptop for best experience

Public Live Stream:

• Public viewing on Purdue Global’s YouTube

• Share link with guests for ceremony viewing

Missed the live stream? 

Watch the recording on Purdue Global's YouTube after the event

Cap only for Ceremonial Tassel Turning

• To participate from home, purchase black mortarboard on Amazon 

Full Regalia

• Purchase at Herff Jones by Sept 8

  • Includes gown, cap, custom PG tassel & zipper pull

  • Hood included with Doctoral, Post-grad Certificate & Master's gowns

Ceremony Length: approx 60 min

Pre-show videos start 15 minutes prior to ceremony time (See email for assigned time)

WATCH PARTY AGENDA

• Chancellor's Welcome

• National Anthem

• Keynote Speaker

• Special Recognition*

• Conferral of Degrees*

• Ceremonial Tassel Turning*

  • Share camera (tassel starts on right)

  • Wear regalia or purchase a black mortarboard on Amazon

• Graduate Recognition*

  • Name announced as graduate slide is shown

  • Alphabetical order by last name (view order)

• Boiler Up Tradition*

  • Share your camera to join in this tradition

*Watch chat for prompts to be acknowledged

What is a virtual ceremony? Will I be on camera?

View a past virtual ceremony.

There are 3 virtual viewing options:

1. Video Watch Party: Exclusively for graduates and faculty. Graduates can join on camera to interact with others via video or chat.

2. YouTube Live Stream: Public viewing on Purdue Global's YouTube.

3. Recording: Posted on Purdue Global's YouTube channel after the ceremony.

All links posted in the  Ceremony Schedule.

How can my guests watch the ceremony?

Via the public YouTube live stream.

Do I need a cap & gown for virtual ceremony? 

No, but are welcome to wear one. To participate in the tassel-turning, purchase any black cap (mortarboard) on Amazon. 

I registered for in-person but can’t attend. Will my name be called?

No. Names are only called for:

• In-person grads who attend

• Virtual grads who registered for virtual by the deadline

How do I know when my name will be called? 

Ceremony times are emailed and posted in the Showroom six weeks out. Virtual names are called alphabetically by last name as listed in the program.