Graduation Checklist

Congratulations! Winter 2023 Commencement is currently scheduled to occur at Elliott Hall of Music, Sunday, December 17, 2023, at 2:30 p.m.


More information: https://www.purdue.edu/commencement


  • Apply to graduate by September 15, 2023.
    • If you miss that deadline, you will have to pay for degree-only commencement.
  • Confirm your myPurdue plan indicates you are a candidate
  • Review key dates and deadlines on the Commencement website: https://www.purdue.edu/commencement
    • When the Commencement task list will be available
    • When to indicate your participation in the ceremony
    • When to order your cap and gown
    • When to provide your diploma mailing address
  • Submit a professional headshot for the Senior Composite Photo (watch for more information from Pi Tau Sigma)
  • Complete ME Senior Exit Survey
    • Your diploma and final transcript will be held until this is completed!
  • Complete excess graduate credit survey for graduate level courses completed (your advisor will email this to you if it is required)
  • Confirm no encumbrances on your account
  • Clean out any items in ME lockers

Contact us if you have any questions!

Undergraduate Office (ME Building Room 2170)
585 Purdue Mall
West Lafayette, IN 47907
Phone: (765) 494-5689
Fax: (765) 494-0051
Email: MEundergrad@purdue.edu