Commencement

2026 HLS Commencement Recognition Ceremony

Important: Two steps are required to attend:

  1. Complete the Hamilton Lugar registration form.
  2. Reserve your ticket through the Musical Arts Center ticketing page.

In order to participate in commencement both steps must be completed by Friday, April 24. Even if you do not have guests attending commencement, you still must register for one ticket through step #2.

Please note that the Musical Arts Center emails about ticketing will come from "IU Opera and Ballet Theater".

Saturday, May 9, 2026

  • IU Musical Arts Center, 101 N. Eagleson Ave.
    • 10:00 a.m. Graduate check-in
    • 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Ceremony
  • Global and International Studies Building, South Lawn and Atrium, 355 N. Eagleson Ave. 
    • 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Reception

Hamilton Lugar School Commencement Recognition Ceremony Details

  • Parking will be available at the East Garage on Eagleson Ave.
  • Commencement Keynote will be delivered by Leslie Vinjamuri, President & CEO of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs.
  • Following the keynote and remarks by Interim Dean David Bosco, graduates will be recognized by name as they cross the stage.
  • Grad Images will be on site, taking keepsake photos for you to order online after the event.
  • Attire is business or business casual
  • Hamilton Lugar School Commencement will be live-streamed.

Got questions? Contact us at hls@iu.edu.

Information about the official Indiana University commencement ceremony can be found on the IU Bloomington Commencement page.

Growing up in Indiana, one learns early on that talent and accomplishments count— but honesty and integrity count more.

Senator Richard G. Lugar

Graduate DegreesIntegrated Bachelor & Master of Arts

Reagan Butler

International Studies, East Asian Languages & Cultures BA

Ava Briggs

International Studies

 

 

There is an unending flow of talented people— an endless line of splendor—coming from this school, well prepared and eager to meet the formidable challenges of the day.

Representative Lee H. Hamilton