There are two steps in the process: Apply for Graduation and Register to Attend the Ceremony.
Please review the steps below carefully.
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Apply for Graduation (required before you can participate in Commencement)
To be eligible to graduate and to participate in Winter Commencement, you must first apply for graduation through the My¹û¶³´«Ã½ portal.
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How to Apply:
- Log in to My¹û¶³´«Ã½.
- Select All Cards.
- Search for “Graduation.”
- On the Getting Ready for Graduation card, select Apply for Graduation.
- Choose the correct academic program.
- If you have more than one program, you must submit a separate application for each.
- Select your graduation date. If you need to take a winter course, you will need to apply for January, but you can still walk in the December ceremony.
- Indicate whether you plan to participate in the Commencement ceremony.
- Enter the name and mailing address for your diploma.
- Review all information carefully and submit your application.
After submission, you will receive a confirmation email for your records.
Watch for Your Commencement Registration Email
After you apply for graduation, you will receive an important message from iup-commencement@tassel.iup.edu. This email will include the following:
- Instructions to register for the Commencement ceremony.
- A link to the Tassel Hub, where you will manage your registration.
- Deadline to register for the ceremony is November 18, 2026.
Please do not delete this email. Registration cannot be completed without it.
If you have questions about the graduation application process, please contact the registrars-office@iup.edu. Questions about Winter Commencement ceremony registration should be directed to iup-commencement@iup.edu.
Graduating students are invited to attend the Grad Fair on November 11 at the ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Co-Op Store from noon to 3:00 p.m. Use this time to pick up your cap and gown and check in with some campus offices. The Commencement Committee will be available to answer any questions.
