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Graduation & Commencement Ceremony 2025

Friday, May 9, 2025
6 p.m.
Columbus North High School
1400 25th St.
Columbus, IN 47201

Apply to Graduate

Each student entering their final semester for a certificate or associate degree must apply to graduate in MyIvy. To apply, go to MyIvy > Quicklinks > Apply to Graduate. Follow the instructions on the screen to select your curriculum, name to appear on the diploma, and diploma mailing address.

The deadline to apply to graduate and have your name printed in the commencement program is March 15.  Even if you are not attending the commencement ceremony, all students must apply to graduate. 

You will be notified via email when we have received and reviewed your graduation application. 

Commencement Ceremony

Commencement will be held on Friday, May 9, 2025 at 6 p.m. at Columbus North High School. Students who will complete a certificate, technical certificate, or associate degree in the Fall 2024, Spring 2025, and Summer 2025 semesters are invited to participate in the ceremony. Students completing a credential are encouraged to attend, but it is not required.

For more information, view additional details about the ceremony and a map of Columbus North High School that shows where to go on the day of the ceremony.

More Graduation Details

  • Where to Order:

    herff.ly/ivytech

    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 form.

    CAP & GOWN DEADLINES:

    1st Deadline: April 7
    2nd/Final Deadline: April 17
    *Your cap and gown will be shipped to your home address within 2 weeks.

    View Instructions on How to Order Regalia Online

    View Additional Graduation Packages

    Local Ivy Tech Community College Herff Jones Representative:
    Patrick Cavazos
    317.578.8130
    11216 Fall Creek Rd. Suite 120
    Indianapolis, Indiana 46256

Questions About Graduation?

Contact the Columbus Registrar with questions about your graduation application, diploma, or any other related questions about the completion of your associate degree or certificate.

Registrar Office
Corrie McGuckin
cmcguckin@ivytech.edu 
812-900-4641

24 hours a day, 7 days a week (se habla español)

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