Rehearsal is at 10 am on Thursday, May 14, at Emens Auditorium on the Ball State University campus, Muncie. (You are strongly advised to attend.)
MITS shuttle services will provide transportation for rehearsal. Students from all three campuses can take advantage of the shuttle service but departure will be from the Muncie campus only. If you plan on using MITS, be at the Muncie campus at 9:15 am (first shuttle) or no later than 9:30 am (last shuttle) the day of rehearsal.
Graduation Ceremony
Ivy Tech Commencement will be at 7 pm Thursday, May 14, at Emens Auditorium, Ball State University, Muncie, IN. The ceremony usually lasts 60 to 90 minutes. Graduating students names will be announced and students will cross the stage to be recognized for their achievements. Family and friends are an important part of the graduate's day and are welcome to attend.
Graduating students should assemble at Emens Auditorium at 6 pm. Your Academic School dean will be in place outside of Emens to assist with line up. Be sure to leave all valuables, INCLUDING purses, with friends and family prior to the 6 pm line-up.
What to Wear
Women should wear a dress or skirt and low-heeled, dark shoes. Corsages should not be worn during the ceremony. Men should wear a shirt, tie and dark shoes. Tennis shoes are not appropriate. Please have your robe pressed before arriving at the ceremony.
Honor Graduates
Only honor students who participate in the graduation ceremony will receive Ivy Tech honor cords. Cords are provided at rehearsal and will be available in the students robing area prior to the ceremony.
Notice to members of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK): YOU MAY WEAR ONLY ONE ITEM OF HONOR RECOGNITION DURING GRADUATION. You may choose to wear PTK honors cords or the PTK honors stole or Ivy Tech honor cords. You may not wear the PTK gold tassels. Please check with your PTK advisor for information regarding Phi Theta Kappa honor apparel.
Special Arrangements
Students who have special needs (such as wheelchairs) should contact Student Affairs by Friday, April 10, 2009. At the ceremony, ushers will be available to help family members with special needs.
Questions about Graduation?
Anderson:
(765) 643-7133
Marion:
(765) 651-3100
Muncie:
(765) 289-2291