Graduation
What is the difference between Graduation and Commencement?
Graduation: the process of being awarded a degree after completion of credit hours and other degree requirements.
Commencement ceremony: the congratulatory ceremony in which students are publicly and formally recognized.
Graduation Checklist
Graduation Application
To officially graduate from ISU, a student must apply for graduation.
After receipt of final grades, the student's degree audit (degree plan) must show the student satisfied all university, college and departmental requirements for the specific degree or certificate.
Deadlines
- Sept 16 - December deadline (December 2024)
- Feb 10 - May deadline (May 2025)
Grad Finale
Experience a one-stop-shop to help you prepare for graduation from ISU.
October 22 & 23
10 am - 3 pm
ISU Bookstore
Cap & Gown
Regalia (cap & gown) can be purchased at the Grad Finale or through the ISU Bookstore.
Order online
Deadline to buy commencement regalia: November 7
Usually ships within 5 weeks
RSVP for Commencement Ceremony
In order to walk in the Commencement ceremony, you must RSVP.
Deadline to RSVP for Commencement: November 11
March Through the Arch
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Celebrate your transformation from student to alumnus.
Friday, December 13
Noon
Swanson Arch
Commencement
Celebrate your great accomplishment by joining in the time-honored tradition of Commencement. The perfect end to your ISU experience!
Saturday, December 14
11am
ICCU Dome
Degree Award Information
Information about transferring course work in your final semester, how to resolve incomplete grades and what it takes to receive a University Honors Designation.
Diplomas
Diplomas will be mailed to you after your degree has been posted to your academic record.