October 5, 2024
Elliott Hall of Music
Purdue University
712 3rd Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907
Register Now
Registration closes August 1.
Please contact graduation@purdueglobal.edu with any questions.
New registrations or changes will not be accepted after 11:59 pm ET on Thursday, August 1. Eligible graduates must have completed online registration by August 1, 2024, 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.
September 30—October 4
Saturday, October 5, 2024
See Notes and Conditions section below for important information.
Register for the Ceremony
New registrations or changes will not be accepted after 11:59 pm ET on Thursday, August 1.
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, September 30
Open September 30—October 6
Add a digital Purdue Global frame to your photos.
Tuesday, October 1
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 August 1.
“What wisdom would you impart unto the world if you knew it would be your last chance?”
Wednesday, October 2
Join us for a few games of virtual bingo.
Thursday, October 3
Post congratulatory photos, videos, and messages .
Friday, October 4
Registered graduates will receive a surprise message via email.
Date: October 4, 2024
Time: 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm ET
Cordova Recreational Sports Center (CoRec) – Black & Gold Gym
355 North Martin Jischke Drive
West Lafayette, IN 47906
Family-friendly social hour, meet and greets, and photo opportunities.
The event is open to guests of all ages. Tickets are not required. Attire is business casual.
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. Participants and attendees assume all financial and health risks associated with attending commencement and must abide by all guidelines as required by the University, venue, and government. Commencement may be canceled or changed to a virtual experience due to government mandates or advisories regarding public health or safety, and the University will not be responsible for any incurred costs or expenses as a result.
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 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.
