May 3, 2025
Elliott Hall of Music
Purdue University
712 3rd Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907
Registration opens on February 11, 2025.
Please contact graduation@purdueglobal.edu with any questions.
New registrations or changes will not be accepted after 11:59 pm ET on Thursday, February 27, 2025. Eligible graduates must have completed online registration by February 27 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.
April 28—May 2
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Ceremony times will be posted by March 7, 2025.
See Notes and Conditions section below for important information.
Register for the Ceremony
Registration opens February 11, 2025.
New registrations or changes will not be accepted after 11:59 pm ET on Tuesday, February 27, 2025.
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, April 28
Open April 28—May 4
Add a digital Purdue Global frame to your photos.
Tuesday, April 29
7:00–7:30 pm ET
The Last Lecture will be presented virtually by a Purdue Global professor nominated by the graduating class. A toast to the graduating class will immediately follow the lecture.
Submit nomination by February 27.
“What wisdom would you impart unto the world if you knew it would be your last chance?”
Wednesday, April 30
Join us for a few games of virtual bingo.
Friday, May 2
Registered graduates will receive a surprise message via email.
Date: May 2, 2025
Time: 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm ET
Location details coming soon.
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.
