Returnee Participation Information
Candidates are expected to attend the commencement ceremony at the end of the semester (or session) in which their degree is awarded. Students may not participate in a ceremony before they are eligible to graduate. It is not acceptable for students to be added to the candidate list for the sole purpose of participating in a ceremony.
Those candidates who could not participate in a ceremony and would like to return for an upcoming ceremony should complete the link below to request attendance as a returnee. Returnees MUST have been awarded a degree in order to participate in a future ceremony.
Be advised: requests to participate in a Spring commencement as a returnee cannot be accommodated at this time.
Your request must be received by the following deadlines in order to be eligible to participate:
- Summer Commencement - June 1
- Winter Commencement - September 1
Click here to register for one of these ceremonies.
Contact commencement@purdue.edu with any issues or questions.