Virtual Winter Commencement
December 12, 2020
10:00 a.m.
Online
Here’s a handy checklist of things you need to know and do before leaving IUP.
Congratulations, and best wishes for success in all your upcoming endeavors!
IUP Undergraduate Commencement Checklist
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Access MyIUP
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Apply for Graduation
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As the December 12 commencement ceremonies are now virtual, confirmation of attendance is not required. To be recognized as part of the Virtual Winter Commencement ceremonies (with or without a photo), please submit this
short participation form by Tuesday, December 1, at 11:59 p.m. Also, look for an email from your academic college about an in-person celebration.
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Visit the Graduation Information page.
This page will assist you with all the preparations needed for Commencement like applying, verifying
your diploma information, purchasing a cap and gown, announcements, class ring, senior class gift and so much more.
(Due to the concerns regarding the rapid spread of coronavirus, this semester’s Graduation Fair was canceled.)
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Career Success
- Review Degree Works and your unofficial transcripts with your academic advisor
- Clear financial obligations with the Office of the Bursar.
- Diploma will be mailed two to eight weeks after last term of attendance.
- Transcripts can be ordered through the Registrar’s Office.
- To ensure your degree is included on the transcript, check “hold for degree” on the paper transcript request form. The transcript will be sent as soon as the degree is awarded.
- If your degree is not needed on the transcript, order using any of the four options provided on the website.
Do You Have a Loan?
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If you have a Perkins loan, you should receive a letter in the mail approximately four weeks before graduation with instructions on how to complete your Perkins loan exit information online.
You may also contact the Bursar’s Office at 724-357-2207, ext. 2138.
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If you have a Federal Stafford loan, it is important for you to go to the StudentLoans.gov website and complete the exit counseling session. You may also contact the
Financial Aid office at 724-357-2218.
Your IUP Email Account
Your IUP email account will become inactive 60 days after graduation. As an IUP graduate, however, you may enjoy a free alumni email account—IUP Live Mail—from the Alumni Relations Office.
Learn more at IUP Live Mail Account. If you have any questions, please contact Alumni Relations at alumni-relations@iup.edu.