Graduation Information
Students who will be receiving a degree from IU East must file an "Application for Graduation" with the Office of Student Records. Click here see a detailed list of frequently asked questions (FAQ's) regarding graduation, diplomas, and commencement.
| Graduation Date | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| December | November 15 |
| May (Commencement) | February 1 |
| June | May 15 |
| August | July 15 |
Students who wish to participate in the May commencement ceremony must apply for graduation by February 1.
IU East conducts one commencement exercise per year (upon conclusion of the spring semester). Students may participate in commencement if they graduated the previous December, graduated in May of the current year, or are candidates to graduate during the upcoming summer (June or August).
Applications for Graduation
Your completed Application for Graduation must be reviewed and signed by your Degree Auditor (see list of Auditors below). Applications are due to the Office of Student Records (Whitewater Hall, Rm. 116) by the deadlines listed above.
Graduation Applications
- Bachelor Degree - application to graduate (printable PDF format)
- Master's Degree - application to graduate (printable PDF format)
- Certificate - application to graduate (printable PDF format)
- Application for a Second Degree (printable PDF format)
Degree Auditors
Make sure your degree auditor (see list below) signs your application for graduation. You may drop off your application with your auditor, email it, or fax it to him/her. It is your responsibility to submit your application for graduation to the appropriate office to be processed by the deadline.
| School | Degree Auditor | Office |
|---|---|---|
| Humanities & Social Sciences (HSS) | Katie Chaney, HSS Advisor email: kabaldwi@iue.edu fax # 765-973-8590 |
TR 244 |
| Business & Economics (BUSE) Informatics (INFO) |
Darla Randall, Asst. to the Dean email: randalld@iue.edu fax # 765-973-8550 |
HY 214 |
| Education (EDUC) | Rich Roames, Undergrads email: rlroames@iue.edu fax # 765-973-8508 Jay Barbre, Grad Students email: jbarbre@iue.edu fax # 765-973-8508 |
TR 342 TR 360 |
| Natural Science & Mathematics (NSM) | Neil Sabine, Interim Dean email: nsabine@iue.edu fax # 765-973-8430 |
WZ 256 |
| Nursing (NURS) | Karen Clark, Dean email: krclark@iue.edu fax # 765-973-8220 |
HY 269 |
| General Studies On-campus BGS students w/Humanities and Fine Arts or w/Behavioral and Social Sciences General Studies On-campus BGS students w/Science and Mathematics General Studies Distance Ed. Program Online BGS students |
Katie Chaney, HSS Advisor email: kabaldwi@iue.edu fax # 765-973-8590 Neil Sabine, NSM Interim Dean email: nsabine@iue.edu fax # 765-973-8430 Tom Avery, BGS Advisor DIST. ED. PROGRAM email: thavery@iue.edu fax # 765-973-8288 |
TR 244 WZ 256 WZ 116 |
| Social Work (SWK) | Ed Fitzgerald, Director email: efitzger@iue.edu fax # 765-973-8590 |
TR 152 |
Graduating with Academic Distinction
To graduate with academic distinction, baccalaureate candidates must rank within the highest 10% of the graduating class, must have completed a minimum of 60 hours at Indiana University, and must meet the cumulative GPA requirements outlined below.
| Honors | Required Cumulative GPA |
|---|---|
| Distinction | 3.70 - 3.79 |
| High Distinction | 3.80 - 3.89 |
| Highest Distinction | 3.90 - 4.00 |
Candidates who are awarded honors in general scholarship are distinguished by cream and crimson fourrageres, which are looped cords worn from the left shoulder during the commencement exercise.
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Honors Cords (fourrageres)
Fourrageres with cream and crimson cords indicate "highest distinction;" those with all cream cords indicate "high distinction;" and those with all crimson cords indicate "distinction." Honors are awarded by vote of the various faculties, and the fourrageres are provided by the university. The appropriate recognition is recorded on the individual's diploma as a permanent testimonial of achievement.
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Graduating with a Second Degree
The executive vice chancellor for academic affairs may admit the holder of, or candidate for, a baccalaureate degree to candidacy for a second baccalaureate degree. Students applying for another degree must also meet any second degree requirements of the School in which they are candidates. The second degree may be awarded either simultaneously with the first degree, or may be awarded at a later time.
Second degree awarded simultaneously with first degree: When such permission is granted, the candidate who simultaneously completes two baccalaureate degree must complete all the requirements of each degree.
Second degree awarded to a continuing IU East student: When such permission is granted, the candidate who, after receiving a first baccalaureate degree, remains continuously enrolled at IU East, must complete all the requirements of the second degree.
Second degree awarded to a returning IU East alum: When such permission is granted, the candidate who has completed the first baccalaureate degree at IU East, and then returns at a later time, must earn a minimum of 30 additional credit hours from IU East, must complete all the requirements of the second degree, and must meet any new general education and program requirements.
Second degree awarded to a student who earned their first degree from another IU campus: When such permission is grated, the candidate must earn a minimum of 30 additional hours in residency for each addition baccalaureate degree, beyond the previous degree's requirements.
Final approval for the applicability of course taken for both degrees rests with the School awarding the degree.
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Diplomas
Diplomas are not actually distributed at the commencement exercise (conducted once each year upon conclusion of the spring semester). Instead, graduates will be presented in a crimson-colored IU diploma cover. The actual diplomas should be available approximately 4-6 weeks after students have been certified for graduation. Graduates will receive an email in their IU East email account from the Registrar when their diplomas are available for pick-up in the Office of Student Records (WZ 116). Students must bring a photo ID to pick-up their diploma. Once diplomas have arrived, arrangements may be made to send diplomas, via Certified Mail (signature required upon delivery), to accommodate students who graduated from an IU East distance education program. PLEASE NOTE: It is Indiana University policy to withhold transcripts and diplomas from students who have a financial encumbrance with the University. In other words, to receive your diploma, all financial obligations to the University must be clear.
Duplicate Diploma Request
Please see our information about requesting a duplicate diploma.
Graduation Statistics
IU East Graduation Statistics 1988 through August 2012
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