Commencement is a time of grand tradition and meaningful celebration. Before you set off for your future endeavors, let’s celebrate all that you have achieved during your years at IU Northwest. Come together with classmates to be honored at Commencement while your family and friends cheer you on with pride.
To prepare for graduation, check out our easy checklist that will walk you through your to-do list.
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Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Time: Procession at 9:45 a.m. CDT, Ceremony at 10 a.m. CDT
Location: IU Northwest Savannah Parking Lot 2 (west section)
65 W 33rd Ave.
Gary, IN 46408
We’ll walk you through what will happen from arrival to tossing your cap in the air.
Review the ceremony scheduleBecoming a graduate is more than just a ceremony—see what else we’ve got planned.
See a list of events and activitiesMilestones are meant to be shared. Invite your family and friends to join the celebration.
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At IU Northwest, I learned how to teach, but also how to lead, empower, and inspire a classroom. I look forward to doing just that—with my future students—very soon.
Haley Minor, Class of 2023
