For more than 30 years, school recognition events have been an important part of Commencement weekend’s festivities. These smaller, more intimate ceremonies often recognize each student by name and give your friends and family the opportunity to meet and mingle with the faculty and students who know you best.
Join fellow graduates, family, and friends for a reception in your honor before the IU Indianapolis Commencement ceremony. Enjoy music, refreshments, and photo opportunities as you continue your graduation celebration! No registration or tickets are needed.
Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025
Time: 3 – 6 p.m.
Location: Vermont Street Tent, adjacent to the Campus Center
Each school, department, or program organizes its own event, which may be held before or after the main Commencement ceremony. All Indiana University events welcome all members of the IU community.
Find your school’s recognition event details below:
Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering Undergraduate Recognition Event
Friday, May 16, 2025
11 a.m.
The Center for the Arts - Palladium
Contact: Holley Rubenstein, hrubens@iu.edu
Jill Mathews, jilmathe@iu.edu
Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering Graduate Recognition Event
Friday, May 16, 2025
2:30 p.m.
The Center for the Arts - Palladium
Contact: Holley Rubenstein, hrubens@iu.edu
Jill Mathews, jilmathe@iu.edu
School of Health & Human Sciences
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
5:30 p.m.
Madam Walker Theater/Ballroom
Contact: Erica Shonkwiler, eshonkwi@iu.edu
Sophie Chadderton, schadder@iu.edu
Undergraduate Recognition Ceremony
Thursday, May 8, 2025
1:30 p.m.
Indiana Convention Center, Sagamore Ballroom
Contact: Peyton Scott, plscott@iu.edu
Chandra Dyson, cbaskin@iu.edu
Graduate Recognition Ceremony
Thursday, May 8, 2025
4 p.m.
Indiana Convention Center, Sagamore Ballroom
Contact: Peyton Scott, plscott@iu.edu
Chandra Dyson, cbaskin@iu.edu
School of Social Work Undergraduate Recognition Event
Friday, May 16, 2025
11 a.m.
Scottish Rite
Contact: Cheyenne Grimes, cheygrim@iu.edu
School of Social Work MSW Direct Recognition Event
Friday, May 16, 2025
3 p.m.
Scottish Rite
Contact: Cheyenne Grimes, cheygrim@iu.edu
School of Social Work MSW In-Person and PhD Recognition Event
Friday, May 16, 2025
7 p.m.
Scottish Rite
Contact: Cheyenne Grimes, cheygrim@iu.edu