A candidate for graduation must complete and submit an application to graduate at https://www.indiana.edu/~hperweb/academics/graduation.php. When submitted, this application is received by the School of Public Health-Bloomington Records Office. The School will not be responsible for the degree certification of seniors who fail to meet this requirement.  

MAY GRADUATION CEREMONY: Students who will complete degree requirements in May, June, or July, may participate in the May graduation ceremony, which takes place shortly after the spring semester ends. These students are strongly encouraged to complete and submit the application to graduate by October 1 of the previous year.  October 1 is the priority date which guarantees efficient processing of the application. February 25 is the last day on which names may be included in the May graduation ceremony commencement program.

DECEMBER GRADUATION CEREMONY: Students who will complete degree requirements in December, may participate in the December graduation ceremony, which takes place shortly after the fall semester ends. These students are strongly encouraged to complete and submit the application to graduate by May 1 of the same year.  May 1 is the priority date which guarantees efficient processing of the application. October 1st is the last day on which names may be included in the December graduation ceremony commencement program.

Question: I am a student planning to complete the requirements for my degree in the near future, but not planning to attend the graduation commencement ceremony. Do I still need to apply to graduate?

Answer: Yes. All degree-seeking students must apply for graduation, whether or not they are planning to attend the University’s graduation commencement program. The graduation application is the only means of letting the School's Records Office know that you plan to complete the requirements for your degree. Your application cues the recorder to audit your progress toward completion of all degree requirements for a specific degree certification date. If you do not tell the recorder when you want to graduate, nothing happens.