2025 Fairbanks Graduation Celebration
Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
Congratulations graduates! We look forward to gathering as a school this spring to celebrate your academic accomplishments. The school ceremony follows the IU Commencement ceremony for undergraduate and graduate students that is scheduled for Thursday, May 15 at 8:00 p.m.
The FSPH School Recognition Ceremony will take place at the Scottish Rite Cathedral. Detailed information regarding arrival times for students will be published spring 2025.
Academic regalia (cap & gown) is required. Please leave personal items such as purses with a family member or friend. There will not be a designated area to store personal items.
The processional will begin at 10:00 a.m. The program will begin immediately after the processional.
The ceremony is expected to last approximately two hours. After the program, students will be guided to the stage where names will be called. Master's and doctoral students will be hooded.
Scottish Rite Cathedral, 650 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46204
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Students will report to a designated robing location where they will then line up alphabetically by degree. FSPH staff will be present to direct graduating students appropriately. All graduating students will have their names read as they walk across the stage. Master's and PhD degree candidates will also be hooded.
Diplomas will not be distributed at commencement. Diplomas will be printed after commencement and the printer will mail them to the student home address approximately at the end of June or early July.
Professional photographs will be taken of each degree candidate. Detailed instructions will be provided in upcoming spring 2025 correspondence.
Students may invite up to five guests to attend the FSPH ceremony.The doors to the room will not open to guests until 9:00 a.m. Seating is first come - first serve and includes minimal floor seating and tiered theatre seating. Limited first come, first served accessible seating is available on the floor and the 1st tier of theatre seating.
Students who wish to include their extended family and friends in their celebration should plan to attend the IU Indianapolis Commencement ceremony on May 15. There are no restrictions on guest attendance at the university ceremony.
The Scottish Rite Cathedral will have a limited amount of designated onsite parking; however, street parking is available, as well as several lots and garages in the area.
Alcoholic beverages, fireworks, balloons, and signs are not allowed at FSPH 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 in the robing room.
All FSPH graduates will need to order regalia (cap and gown) to wear for the school ceremony.
A link to order regalia will be provided in spring 2025.
For questions about the Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health ceremony, contact:
If you have accessibility accommodation questions for the Richard M. Fairbanks Recognition Celebration, please contact Karen Looper.
