A candidate for graduation must complete and submit an application to graduate at publichealth.indiana.edu/student-portal/graduation/index.html. The school is not 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 May graduation events. 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 print materials related to graduation events. 

DECEMBER GRADUATION CEREMONY: Students who will complete degree requirements in December may participate in December graduation events. 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 1 is the last day on which names may be included in print materials related to graduation events

Question: I am a student planning to complete the requirements for my degree in the near future, but not planning to attend commencement. 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 commencement. 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.