Spring Graduation Ceremony

May 4, 2024

Spring Commencement

Elliott Hall of Music
Purdue University
712 3rd Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907

Registration is now closed.

Please contact graduation@purdueglobal.edu with any questions.


New registrations or changes will not be accepted after 11:59 pm ET on Friday, March 8. Eligible graduates must have completed online registration by March 8, 2024, to participate.

See Notes and Conditions section below for important information.

  • Watch May Highlights

Countdown to Commencement

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.

Commencement Showroom

Virtual Grad Week Events

April 29—May 3

  • Monday: Photo Booth, Rainbow Recognition Ceremony
  • Tuesday: Last Lecture & Toast
  • Wednesday: Bingo
  • Thursday: Shout-Out Board
  • Friday: Special Message (check your inbox)
Commencement

Saturday, May 4, 2024

  • 9:00 am ET: Business, Information Technology, Law, Nursing

  • 12:30 pm ET: Health Sciences, Multidisciplinary & Professional Studies, Social & Behavioral Sciences

  • 5:00 pm ET: Virtual graduates from all schools

See Notes and Conditions section below for important information.

Checklist: Prepare for Graduation

Graduation Week Activities

Monday, April 29

Virtual Photo Booth

Open April 29—May 4

Add a digital Purdue Global frame to your photos.


Virtual Rainbow Recognition Ceremony

7:00–7:45 pm ET

All graduating students, faculty, staff, family, and friends are invited to join this momentous occasion. The virtual recognition event will celebrate the successes and contributions of the LGBTQIA2S+ community at Purdue Global.

Register by April 1

Purdue Global Virtual Photo Booth

  • Photo Booth Example

Tuesday, April 30

Virtual Last Lecture and Toast

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 your nomination by March 8.

“What wisdom would you impart unto the world if you knew it would be your last chance?”

Wednesday, May 1

Virtual Bingo

Join us for a few games of virtual bingo.

Thursday, May 2

Graduation Shout Out Board

Post congratulatory photos, videos, and messages.

Purdue Global Shout Out Board

  • Purdue Global Shout Out Board

Friday, May 3

Special Message (Check Your Inbox)

Registered graduates will receive a surprise message via email.

Graduate Showcase Opportunities

Celebratory Photos and Videos

Showcase your achievement! Select photos and videos will be showcased during the ceremonies.

View submission details.

National Anthem Contest

Audition to sing the National Anthem at graduation.

View submission guidelines and official contest rules.

See Notes and Conditions below for important information.

NOTES AND CONDITIONS

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.