Congratulations graduates! We look forward to gathering as a school this spring to celebrate your academic accomplishments.
Luddy Graduate Celebration
Undergraduate ceremony
Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Graduate ceremony
Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Graduates should check their email from graduation@lUIluddyschool.com for information on how to RSVP to attend graduation.
Location and parking
The Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts
1 Carter Green
Carmel, IN 46032
Free self-parking is available on surrounding streets and in the city’s self-parking garages, within easy walking distance of Allied Solutions Center’s venues. The nearest garage is at the Tarkington and Studio Theater building, just south of the Palladium off 3rd Avenue; follow the signs to the Palladium entrances.
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Undergraduate students
Wearing regalia is encouraged for the Undergraduate Ceremony, but is not required to attend. If you choose not to wear a cap and gown, please wear professional or business attire.
Graduate students
Cap and gown are required to attend the Graduate Ceremony.
Tickets for the undergraduate and graduate ceremonies are limited to 6 per student, and guests must have a ticket to attend. Guest tickets are free and may only be reserved by the graduate once they register to attend the ceremony.
Professional photographs will be taken of each degree candidate. Detailed instructions will be provided to graduates.
There are lots of dining and lodging options around the venue.
Alcoholic beverages, fireworks, balloons, and signs are not allowed at the ceremony. Please respect your fellow graduates and refrain from bringing these items.
Students should plan to leave any personal items with a family or friend, as there is no secure storage for personal items at the venue.
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Questions
For questions about the Luddy ceremony contact:
Holley Rubenstein
hrubens@iu.edu