We anticipate the December ceremony to be between an hour and an hour and a half. We anticipate the May ceremonies to be between two and two and a half hours.

Bags are permitted to the event but will be subject to a screening process. Prohibited items include: strollers, backpacks, banners, placards, flags, noise makers, weapons, packages, and outside food and beverages.

No, there is no limit on guests.

Only students can register to graduate and only students receive communications specific to their event.

We recommend planning travel around being available for either of the ceremonies, although students will be able to request a switch and we do our best to honor them as space permits.

 No. All Kelley Senior Send-Off emails will be delivered to your IU email address.

Kelley Senior Send-Off is a focused recognition event for Kelley School of Business graduates. Each graduating Kelley student's name is read aloud as they greet the dean on stage. IU Commencement celebrates all Indiana University graduates. With thousands of graduates, it is not possible to read their names during the ceremony.

Kelley Senior Send-Off is a formal event and students should wear business formal attire. Suits are not required. Do not bring your cap and gown—those are reserved for IU Commencement.

For our December ceremony, there is only one event time and no tickets are distributed, so you can bring however many guests you'd like. 

For May ceremonies, your ceremony time will be assigned and a reservation form will be sent out to confirm your assignment. You can request to switch into the other ceremony, and requests will be honored as space permits. Please discuss the options with family and friends who want to attend.

Please submit your ADA request with registration. Kelley staff and the IU event team will work together to accommodate the request.