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2025  Commencement Ceremony

Friday, May 9 at 6:30 p.m.

Ivy Tech Hamilton County Gymnasium

300 N. 17th St., Noblesville, IN 46060

 

 

 

ParTICIPATION

  • Students who will complete their degree requirements at the end of Fall 2024, Spring 2025, or Summer 2025 semesters may participate. There are no fall or summer Commencement ceremonies. 

Apply to Graduate

  • Be sure to apply to graduate by April 5, 2025 to be awarded your credential and receive Commencement Ceremony communications. Go to MyIvy and search Apply to Graduate. 

GRADUATION DETAILS

  • Check Eligibility
    Students close to completing degree requirements should check their degree completion requirements with their academic advisor to ensure they are eligible to apply to graduate.

    If you are in the final semester of your program, you may be eligible to receive your credential!

    Apply to Graduate
    All students must apply to graduate to receive their degree. To ensure your name is printed on the commencement program AND to receive important updates about the ceremony, apply as soon as you are registered for your final semester or in-progress toward final degree requirements.

    To apply for graduation, visit MyIvy and search Apply to Graduate.

    • Fall 2024 Graduates – Apply by December 15, 2024
    • Spring 2025 Graduates – Apply by April 5, 2025
    • Summer 2025 Graduates – Apply by April 5, 2025

    Order Your Cap & Gown
    Students who will participate in commencement must wear Ivy Tech commencement attire. This includes a black robe, a black cap, and tassel.

    You may order your cap and gown by clicking here.

    RSVP to Attend Commencement
    Invite your whole crew to celebrate with you! No tickets are required to attend. Students who apply to graduate will receive a personalized RSVP link. Set up your account and RSVP to attend the ceremony by April 12, 2025.

  • Cap, Gown & Tassel Cost: $58.70

    Click to Order

    Students are welcome to purchase packages based on preference, however, only keeper cap, gown, and tassel are required. 

    Deadlines to Order:

    1st Deadline April 7

    FINAL Deadline April 17th

    All orders will be shipped to home address within 2 weeks of order being placed. 

     

  • Graduation & Transfer Fair 

     

    Attend the Graduation & Transfer Fair on March 19, 2025! Connect with transfer representatives from colleges and universities across the state to ask questions, explore transfer opportunities, and plan your transfer journey.  

     

    Celebrate your upcoming graduation with food, drinks, and raffle prizes! Check in with our staff at the fair to receive assistance with ordering commencement attire, applying to graduate, or with any questions related to graduation.  

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    • Graduates will arrive at Ivy Tech Hamilton County (Door #1) for check-in starting at 5:15 p.m. and no later than 6 p.m. 
    • Family & Friends will arrive through Door #10 from the West lot (off 16th St.). 
    • Processional at 6:30 p.m. This includes platform party, faculty, staff, and graduates. 
    • The Ceremony is estimated to last approximately 60-90 minutes. 

  • The commencement program is available electronically. An online QR code will be provided during the ceremony. 

     

    (Link to Commencement program TBD) 

     

    Note: students must have a completed graduation application on file to be awarded their credentials, receive a Commencement RSVP link, and be listed in the Commencement program. 

     

     

     

     

     

  • Free parking is available in the West (guests) and South (graduates) lots at Ivy Tech Hamilton County. 

     

    Guests should enter the West lot from 16th St. and proceed through Door #10, which faces this lot. This lot is on the side of the building.  

     

    Graduates should enter the South lot from 17th St. and proceed through Door #1 (front of building).  

    • Everyone is invited to celebrate with the graduate! Tickets are not required but an RSVP is. Check back here in February for the GUEST RSVP link. (Graduates will receive their link to RSVP at their Ivy Tech email address in February.)  
    • Seating for guests begins at 5:30 p.m. Graduates will check-in and be seated separately.  

  • More details coming soon! 

    Please share your photos on social media by using #IvyTechGrad and tag us on Facebook or Instagram. 

Common Questions

No. Graduates will pick up their cords and graduate cards when they arrive at campus for check-in on Commencement day. Graduates will line up by school/program—we will have staff available to guide them. 

Yes – RSVPing is required for graduates to attend the ceremony. This helps our team have your graduation name card ready.  

 

If you miss the deadline, no worries; you can still attend! Please contact our office to let us know you still plan on attending so we can prepare your graduation name card upon arrival. 

Yes. Eligible students can apply to graduate until the end of the term. The application deadline is specific to Commencement and ensures we have your name in the Commencement Booklet and Program. 

Yes, graduates will be standing from the moment they check in until they process into the gymnasium. Graduates will walk up and down stairs when receiving their diploma cover. A ramp will also be available for accessing the stage. 

 

We can provide accommodations for graduates and guests who need them. Please let our team know by emailing HamiltonCounty-Registrar@ivytech.edu. Accessible seating will be available for students and guests who need it. 

Students must wear black caps & gowns with comfortable shoes and business casual attire. Plan to give your personal belongings to your guests, as there is no place to store them during the ceremony. 

Yes! Note that decorations must be appropriate (no obscene language, writing, or imagery). Ensure that the tassel can still be moved from one side to the other. 

Don't panic. You can still participate in graduation by borrowing a plain black cap and gown from someone you know or buying them at a different store. 

Commencement is not a ticketed event – there is no limit to who you can bring! We ask for an estimate of guests so we can be prepared with seating. Graduates with young children should plan on having their children sit with friends and family. If you need to update the number of guests you will bring, email our team to let us know.  

No, graduates will receive the Ivy Tech Community College diploma cover when they walk across the stage. Diplomas will be mailed out to the home address on file after they have been conferred. Degree conferral takes between 6-8 weeks after the term has ended. Students are encouraged to check their unofficial transcript to ensure the degree has been awarded. 

 

Students who need to provide proof of graduation for an employer may email HamiltonCounty-Registrar@ivytech.edu to request an official letter. Please allow 1-3 business days for us to process your request.

Yes! Students who belong to honor societies may wear their regalia for the ceremony. 

 

Please email HamiltonCounty-Registrar@ivytech.edu to let us know if you or your guests require accommodations. This may include an American Sign Language interpreter, accessible seating, entrance access (ramps/elevator), or audio/visual enhancement.  

Stay Connected With Us

You're an Alumni Now, but Don't be a Stranger

We'd love to hear from you and continue to support you on your journey however we can. Here are ways to stay involved:

  • Keep your information up-to-date in our alumni portal
  • Share your graduation photos and future successes on Facebook and Instagram by using the hashtag #IvyTechGrad

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Questions About Graduation?

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

Hamilton County Registrar
HamiltonCounty-Registrar@ivytech.edu
317-921-4300

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