Receiving a hard-earned degree and marking the occasion in a time-honored ceremony are fitting ways to close an academic career. Graduation, though, does not come without planning and guidance.
Graduating in December or 2010?
If you plan to graduate in December 2009 or May, August or December 2010, file for graduation now.
The deadline is Oct. 9 for those graduating in December who want to be listed in the commencement booklet. Those graduating in May must file before spring early registration, which is Oct. 22 to Nov. 20. Use the online graduation applications forms on the Forms page. Students will receive e-mails confirming their applications.
December 2009 schedule:
Commencement ceremonies at IU Bloomington are Dec. 19. For more details, see the IU Commencement Web site.
General information:
- IU graduates students in May, August and December. View the IU Commencement home page for general information.
- The IU Bookstore sends e-mails to students regarding caps and gowns, class rings and invitations and hosts a Grad Fair each year. This year’s are Oct. 14-15 and 2010 is Feb. 24-26.
- The IU Alumni Association hosts the commencement ceremony and sends invitations directly to students’ campus addresses and permanent addresses.
- The School of Journalism hosts a reception for its graduates on the day of the May commencement.
- The Office of the Registrar mails diplomas two to three months after commencement to the home address listed on OneStart.
Info for undergraduates:
- Applications are online. You must apply to graduate.
- The school verifies degree completion after grades are finalized. The recorder has six weeks to process degrees. For example, if commencement is May 3 and grades are final May 8, the last date for degree verification is mid-June. Students who will not complete degrees are notified by mail.
- Contact Academic Recorder Jean Person for details.
Info for graduate students:
- Graduate students complete the Application for Advanced Degree (downloadable Word document) and submit to Glenda Ketcham, graduate admissions coordinator. All details are included on this form.
- Contact Graduate Admissions Coordinator Glenda Ketcham for details.
Exit survey:
Now is your chance to reflect on your experience at the School of Journalism and offer feedback. This information will help administrators refine procedures, policies and courses to better serve the next generation of students.- Complete the online Graduating Senior Exit Survey.