At least six months before the expected date of graduation, candidates for Master's degrees must complete and submit an application to graduate at https://publichealth.indiana.edu/student-portal/graduation/index.html  . 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 Master's degree students 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.