Commencement Ceremony
Date: Friday, May 15, 2026
Time: Procession at 9:45 a.m. CDT, Ceremony at 10 a.m. CDT
Location: IU Northwest Savannah Parking Lot 2 (west section)
65 W 33rd Ave.
Gary, IN 46408
Congratulations, Class of 2026!
Countdown to Commencement
Student success stories
Our 2026 graduates took advantage of everything IU Northwest had to offer. From first-generation students to working multiple jobs to finishing a degree that began nearly 20 years ago, these graduates have overcome and excelled as they prepare to walk across the Commencement stage.
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