2026 Spring Commencement
Date: May 7
Location: Dean and Barbara White Community Center, 6600 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410
Time:
10 am Ceremony
- School of Nursing
- School of Health Sciences
- School of Public Affairs and Social Services
2 pm Ceremony
- Garatoni School of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering, and Applied Science
- School of Arts, Science, and Education
- School of Business, Logistics, and Supply Chain
- School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management
- School of Information Technology
Important steps to participate in CommencemeNT
Apply For Graduation
All graduating students must apply for graduation, even if you do not plan to attend commencement.
Students graduating in Spring 2026, Summer 2026 or Fall 2026 should apply for graduation.
To apply:
- Log into
- Click Student > AdvisingÌý>ÌýApply to Graduate
- Follow the instructions on the screen to select your curriculum, name to appear on the diploma, mailing address and whether you will be attending the commencement ceremony
If you are not able to apply for graduation, please contact the Lake County Registrar at lcregistrar@ivytech.edu.Ìý
RSVP To Attend The Ceremony
All students who have applied to graduate must RSVP as to whether or not they will attend Commencement ceremonies. Please RSVP even if you do not plan to attend. You can RSVP by completing a brief surveyÌýor by scanning the code:
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Order Regalia (see Cap & Gown section below)
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More Graduation Details
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At the conclusion of each academic year, one deserving graduating student is selected to receive the Distinguished Graduate Award. This honor is based on academic achievement, cooperativeness, integrity, leadership, and goals. Applications for the Distinguished Graduate Award are now closed.Ìý
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Where to Order:
You must have a cap and gown as well as a tassel in order to participate in the ceremony. Students who do not have a cap and gown will not be permitted to participate, so pay close attention to the ordering deadlines. If you require assistance in acquiring your cap and gown, please fill out this .
CAP & GOWN DEADLINES:
1st Deadline: April 6
2nd/Final Deadline: April 13 (fee for expedited shipping to home)
*Your cap and gown will be shipped to your home address within 2 weeks.Local Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Herff Jones Representative:Patrick Cavazos317.578.813011216 Fall Creek Rd. Suite 120Indianapolis, Indiana 46256 -
Faculty Rental Regalia
- Faculty will be able to order rental graduation regalia that will be delivered to their home.
Where to Order
CAP & GOWN DEADLINES:
1st Deadline: April 7
2nd/Final Deadline: April 17 (fee for expedited shipping to home)
*Your cap and gown will be shipped to your home address within 2 weeks.Local Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Herff Jones Representative:Patrick Cavazos317.578.813011216 Fall Creek Rd. Suite 120Indianapolis, Indiana 46256 -
GRADUATION PHOTOS will be available for purchase starting May 10 at .
Photo booths will be available in the Event Center lobby for GRADS ONLY.
Additional backdrops will be available for photos in other designated areas for family and friends and photo opportunities outside the doors as you exit.Ìý
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A QR code to a digital version of the booklet will be posted at the venue for access on mobile devices.
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Parking available at the Dean and Barbara White Community Center.
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- Anyone requesting ADA accommodations should contact Robin Beasley, Director of Disability Services, at rbeasley15@ivytech.edu or 219-981-4360.
Questions About Graduation?
Contact the Lake County Registrar with questions about your graduation application, diploma, or any other related questions about the completion of your associate degree or certificate.
Lake County Registrar
gwillis11@ivytech.eduÌý
219-256-7500
If you need assistance outside of regular business hours, you may be able to receive info from the Ivy Line team provided to the right.