Graduates report to The Armory: 812 3rd Street | West Lafayette

(Across street from Elliott Hall) 

Graduate Line Up: 

• Report to Armory for line up 45 min before ceremony start time

• IMPORTANT: Bring name card for stage crossing (mailed) - This card is used to call your name as you cross the stage

• No check-in required

• Proceed to the photography station for headshot photo

• Line up by number for processional (line up number noted at bottom of name card)

• Graduate processional into the theater begins 15 min before ceremony start time

Post-Ceremony: Meet guests at fountain (behind Elliott Hall)

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Guests Entrance: 

Elliott Hall of Music at 712 3rd Street | West Lafayette

• Doors open 45 minutes before the ceremony start time

• Entrance on back of building

• Tickets are not required

Ceremony Length: Approximately 2 hours

Number of Guests: There is no guest limit for West Lafayette

Tickets: NOT required (General admission seating)

Arrival:

• Doors open 45 min before ceremony start time

• Graduates report to Armory for line up

• Guests go to to Elliott Hall of Music 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 announced as graduate slide shown when crossing stage

  • View order in digital program- available Sept 30

  • Graduate seating and stage crossing

    • Line up numbers 100 - 399 should cross on house left

    • Line up numbers 400 - 600 should cross on house right

• Ceremonial Tassel Turning

• Recessional (Graduates & guests meet at fountain behind Elliott Hall)

Accessibility Accommodations:

• View accessibility accommodations

• Graduates needing accommodations and/or who are unable to use stairs should email graduation@purdueglobal.edu to arrange assistance

Ordering: Cap, Gown, GPA Recognition Cord:

• Order cap, gown & GPA cord through Herff Jones

• Allow 6 weeks for delivery. Late orders call Herff Jones at 800-837-4235 (Rush fees apply)

• Cap, gowns & cords are not available at ceremony

• View GPA recognition cord criteria

COMMENCEMENT (Saturday)

Graduates:

• Wear your cap and gown (and hood, if applicable)

• Business/business casual under gown

• Comfortable shows (low heels) recommended due to stairs

• Master and doctoral level hoods:

  • View instructions on attaching the hood to your gown

Need a button? Stop by the Info Desk in the staging room Saturday. 

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 tickets are NOT required for graduates or guests.

When do I receive my diploma?

Diplomas are mailed to the address on file 8 weeks after completion of your final class and once all program requirements have been confirmed by University officials. Diplomas are not distributed at the graduation ceremonies.

For diploma questions, contact the Office of the Registrar: registrar@purdueglobal.edu or 866-522-7747.

How can my guests watch the ceremony from home?

Public live stream links for each ceremony will be posted on the Showroom and anyone with this link can view the ceremony: Showroom.PurdueGlobal.edu

Recordings are available on Purdue Global's YouTube channel immediately after the live stream.

I registered for the in-person ceremony but can no longer attend. Will my name still be called? 

If you registered for the in-person ceremony and did not officially change your participation to virtual by the registration deadline, then your name will not be called at the in-person or virtual ceremony. Names are only called at the in person ceremony for those in attendance. Names are only called at the virtual ceremony of those who registered for the virtual ceremony by the registration deadline. 

How do I know when my name will be called? 

You will receive an email with your assigned ceremony time. The schedule is also be posted on the Showroom six weeks before the ceremony date. Names are called in order they are listed in the program.

In which ceremony can I walk? Can I walk at a later date? 

Ceremonies are open to all Purdue Global and Purdue Global Law School graduates. Students may attend any ceremony that takes place after their final term ends. 

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

Absolutely! If you and a family member are both graduating from Purdue Global, let us know so you can walk together! Email graduation@purdueglobal.edu.

Please be advised that only Purdue Global graduating students may participate in the commencement ceremony, including the staging room, walking in the processional, graduate seating area and crossing the stage. If a personal assistant is required as a disability accommodation, please contact graduation@purdueglobal.edu.

• Photos available for purchase and posted on The Grad Team photography website approximately 1 week after the ceremony

• Graduates will receive an email with a link to photos when the event goes live

• If photos are not showing, please reach out to The Grad Team

The Grad Team Special Event Photographers

Website: thegradteam.com/purdueglobal

Tel: 833-469-4723

Email: gradteam@thegradteam.com

Viewing Options

Zoom Watch Party:

• Interactive Zoom event to watch the ceremony and interact via chat with other virtual graduates, faculty, and advisors

• Share your camera to participate in the ceremonial tassel-turning

• Link sent via email and posted on main Showroom

• One login per graduate

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

• Tip: Watch on computer or laptop for best viewing experience

Public Live Stream:

• Public viewing on Purdue Global’s YouTube channel

• Share link with guests for ceremony viewing

Not able to watch the live stream? 

Watch the recording on Purdue Global's YouTube channel immediately after live stream

Ceremony Length: 60 - 90 minutes

Pre-show videos start 30 minutes prior to ceremony time (See email for assigned time)

Ceremony Order of Events:

• Chancellor's Welcome

• National Anthem

• Keynote Speaker

• Conferral of Degrees

• Graduate Recognition

  • Name announced as graduate slide is shown

  • Alphabetical order by last name

• Ceremonial Tassel Turning*

*To participate from home, purchase any black mortarboard on Amazon

Cap only for Ceremonial Tassel Turning

• To participate from home, purchase black mortarboard on Amazon 

Full Regalia

• Purchase at Herff Jones by August 29

  • Includes gown, cap with custom PG tassel, and zipper pull

  • Master's degree and Doctoral gowns include a hood

What is a virtual ceremony? Will I be seen on camera? Do I need a special link?

View a past virtual ceremony.

There are 3 virtual viewing options:

• Zoom Watch Party: Exclusive to graduates and faculty. Zoom link sent via email. Graduates can have their camera on to be seen by other Watch Party attendees and interact via video call or the chat box.

• YouTube Live Stream: Public viewing on Purdue Global's YouTube channel. Ceremony links posted Sept 30 on Showroom homepage.

• Recording: Posted on Purdue Global's YouTube channel immediately after the live stream.

How can my guests watch the ceremony?

Purdue Global's YouTube channel will have the live stream and recording of each ceremony. 

Do I need cap and gown for the virtual ceremony? 

No, you do not need a cap and gown, but are welcome to wear one. To participate in the ceremonial tassel turning, you can purchase any black cap/tassel (mortarboard) on Amazon. 

I registered for the in-person ceremony but can no longer attend. Will my name still be called? 

If you registered for the in-person ceremony and did not officially change your participation to virtual by the registration deadline, then your name will not be called at the in-person or virtual ceremony. Names are only called at the in person ceremony for those in attendance. Names are only called at the virtual ceremony of those who registered for the virtual ceremony by the registration deadline. 

How do I know when my name will be called? 

You will receive an email with your assigned ceremony time. The schedule is also be posted on the Showroom six weeks before the ceremony date. Names are called in alphabetical order by last name, as listed in the program, for the virtual ceremony.