Commencement

2024 Commencement Ceremony:

Saturday, May 18, 2024 @ 1:30pm

Can't make the ceremony? You'll be able to watch the live stream here!

Commencement refers to the ceremony that celebrates the completion of your educational journey at IVCC.  Participation in the Commencement Ceremony is optional and is free for all participants. This is different than graduation, which signals the completion of the requirements for the degree or certificate. You must apply for graduation in order to have it posted on your academic record. More details at www.ivcc.edu/graduation.

Important Information:

If you forgot to order your cap and gown or have questions relating to commencement, email jennifer_etscheid@ivcc.edu

If you ordered a cap and gown, you'll receive a letter containing the following information:

• Commencement Practice: Practice for the ceremony will be held Thursday, May 16^th at 1:30 p.m. Please come to the lobby on the main campus. Practice will last one hour and is mandatory for those intending to participate. This is important so that you understand how we line up and to assist us with the correct pronunciation of your name.
• Commencement Ceremony: The ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, May 18^th at 1:30 p.m. All graduates will meet and line up in the lobby of the main campus. You may begin arriving at the main lobby at 12:00 p.m.  Please do not arrive later than 1:00 p.m., because that is the time we will line up to walk over to the gym.
• Photos:  Each graduate's photo with their diploma will be taken after crossing the stage during the ceremony. In addition, from 12:15 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., photos will be taken by a professional photographer in the lobby of the main campus as you line up before the ceremony. This is a great opportunity to get photos taken with friends and/or family prior to the "after ceremony rush". Candid photos will be taken during the entire ceremony.  All photos will be available online for purchase. Additional information is available at www.ivccgradphotos.com. At that website, you can sign up to be informed when photos are available for viewing and is also where you can purchase your photos.
• Cap and Gown Pick-Up: Caps and gowns will be available for pick-up beginning the week of May 13^th in the Student Services Division Office, C-311.  Pick up times are listed below:
  • Monday, May 13 from 8:00 am-2:00 pm
  • Tuesday, May 14 from 11:00 am-4:30 pm
  • Wednesday, May 15 from 8:00 am-4:30 pm
  • Thursday, May 16 from 8:00 am-12:00 pm

If you need alternate arrangements to pick up your gown after hours, contact Jennifer_Etscheid@ivcc.edu or call 815-224-0361.

• Cords/Stoles:  If you are in an honor society, contact your advisor about purchasing cords and/or a stole. 
• Accommodations:  You will receive 4 regular admission tickets for family members when picking up your cap and gown.  If you are not planning to use all of your admission tickets, please return them to us so that we can reassign them.  If family members need special seating accommodations due to physical impairments, please exchange your regular admission ticket(s) for special accommodation tickets when you pick up your cap and gown.  Special accommodation seating is limited and will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis.   

As the date approaches, you will receive additional emails at your IVCC student email address with reminders about the upcoming event.