As you prepare for graduation, we are pleased to commend your success as you represent the reason the College exists—to produce well-prepared graduates to enter the world of work or to transfer to a four-year college.
We are so excited for you. Thank you for including Ivy Tech Indianapolis in your academic journey!
Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026 (9:00 a.m.)
Where: Ivy Tech Conference Center & Culinary Institute, 2820 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026 (2:00 p.m.)
Where: Corteva Coliseum, 1202 East 38th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46205
Ivy Tech Indianapolis provides drop-in, informational Zoom rooms for students with questions or who need assistance with graduation. Areas/items they can assist you with (but are not limited to) include:
-Running your degree audit
-Applying to graduate
-Answering general graduation questions
To access the room, drop in during scheduled business hours and open dates, and a team member will be with you as soon as possible.
Indy Graduation/ Commencement 2025-2026 Zoom Room
Spring 2026 Potential Grads- Open February 3, 2026- April 23, 2026
Summer 2026 Potential Grads- Open July 2, 2026- July 30, 2026
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All questions should be sent to: indy-graduation@ivytech.edu.
You must run your degree audit and speak with your advisor to ensure you are on track to graduate. For assistance running your audit, attend a virtual Zoom room open session or emailindy-graduation@ivytech.edu.
Each student entering their final semester must apply to graduate in. Also, submitting your application will ensure your name is included in the virtual ceremony.
To apply:Log into> Tools & Resources > Apply to Graduate
Follow the instructions on the screen to select your curriculum, name to appear on the diploma, mailing address, and whether you will be attending the commencement ceremony.
Cap Decorating Rules
Please take into consideration the following rules when decorating your cap for the commencement ceremony.
Failure to follow these rules will result in the removal of the cap at the ceremony.
Graduates WILL NOT be allowed to participate in the ceremony without a cap and gown.
UNACCEPTABLE decorations:
• Contain any advertisement, symbols, abbreviations, initials, words, slogans, patches, or pictures that:
Refer to drugs or controlled substances, tobacco, alcohol, weapons, or be of a sexual nature
and/or denotes an affiliation with gangs that advocate drug use, violence, illegal activity, or
disruptive behavior which is detrimental to the safety and welfare of other graduates, staff,
faculty and/or guests.
• Be obscene, profane, vulgar, or lewd.
• Include numbers other than the graduation year.
• Threaten the safety and welfare of any person.
ACCEPTABLE decorations:
• Thank a parent, grandparent, friend, or instructor.
• Recognize the college, school, program, or career.
• The graduation year.
• The branch of the military the graduate is affiliated with.
• The home country’s flag of the graduate.
More information forthcoming
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Other important details:
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ʦ️ Guest Ticket Pickup Information, Locations & Dates
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Indianapolis Campus - Illinois Fall Creek Center (IFC) 101/102, Bowen Commons
Indianapolis Campus – North Meridian Center (NMC)
Lawrence Site (F137)
Will Call on April 30 (Indiana State Fairgrounds - Corteva Coliseum)
More information forthcoming
Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026 (2:00 p.m.)
Where: Corteva Coliseum, 1202 East 38th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46205
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Graduate Check-in
Processional Line-Up:
Ceremony Details
To ensure that your name is included in the commencement program (digital version only), you MUST apply to graduate by the deadline of April 1.
Chief Malone joined the Indianapolis Fire Department in 1986. He has been promoted through competitive promotion processes and has held every Merit Rank in the department up to and including Battalion Chief. Chief Malone has served as a Firefighter, Lieutenant, Captain, and Battalion Chief in the Operations/Suppression division of the department. His administrative assignments include Assistant Director of Training, Fire Marshal, Division Chief of Executive Services, and Assistant Chief of Fire.
His Current responsibilities as the Chief of Fire include: overall command and responsibility for all functions of the department.
Additional duties include, but are not limited to: the development of IFD policy relating to suppression operations, health and safety, training, special operations, and emergency medical services. Additionally, the Chief of Fire has direct supervision of the Assistant Chief and Deputy Chiefs assigned to oversee the major functional bureaus of the department, such as Administration, Operations, Logistics, Community Risk Reduction, or other divisions/sections that may be initiated at the direction of the Chief of Fire. Chief Malone meets with other executive staff personnel to outline strategic planning initiatives that seek to identify the goals and objectives designed to position the department for a productive and sustainable future.
Chief Malone holds an Associate’s Degree in Fire Science, a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, and a Master’s Degree in Management. Additionally, Chief Malone has completed a twelve-month program offered by Indiana University’s Randall L. Tobias Center for Leadership Development and was awarded the designation as a Hoosier Fellow in 2011. Chief Malone is a graduate of the National Fire Academy, completing 17 different onsite training courses through the United States Fire Administration.
Additionally, he has achieved the highly regarded and prestigious certification as a Chief Fire Officer (CFO) through the Center for Public Safety Excellence, becoming the first member of the Indianapolis Fire Department to achieve this designation.
Chief Malone holds many certifications, including Fire Officer IV, Instructor II/III, NFPA Incident Safety Officer, Hazmat Technician, Basic Emergency Rescue Technician (BERT), Master Scuba Diver, Rope Rescue Technician IV, Fire Inspector I/II, Fire Investigator I, NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, & 800, and many more. He serves as a certified Incident Commander on the Region Five All Hazards Incident Management Team.
International Association of Fire Chiefs Board of Directors
IAFC iDELP Fellow
IAFC Metro Fire Chiefs Section
International Association of Firefighters Local #416
National Society of Executive Fire Officers
National Fire Protection Association
National Fire Academy Alumni Association
Indiana Fire Chiefs Association
Marion County Fire Chiefs Association
IVY TECH Community College - Public Safety Advisory Board
Indiana University Hoosier Fellows - Academic Advisory Board
Indianapolis Public Safety Foundation - Board Member
Fire Department Safety Officers Association
Inducted into the American Red Cross Heroes Hall of Fame, 2001
INDIANAPOLIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
MARION COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT, Reserve Officer of the Year, 1997
MARION COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT, Rescue Diver Training’s Most Outstanding Diver, 1998
If you have difficulty ordering or need any assistance, please view the FAQs or call 800-482-0321, or email gradteam@amphelpdesk.com
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The Grad Team will be on-site with professional photographers to capture you on your big day! They will take individual action photos as you accept your degree (cover)/shake hands, and then there is an opportunity for posed photos as you exit the stage. These photos will be available online to view and order approximately a week after Commencement.
Each graduate will receive an essential card upon check-in at Champions Hall. This card must be handed to designated Ivy Tech employees who will scan it before you walk across the stage for your name to be read and posted on the large JumboTron.
On the back side of these cards, there will be information and a link for registering on The Grad Team's website to order photos.
Graduateswill receive their diploma in the mail approximately 8 to 12 weeks after the end of the term.
Official Transcripts may be requested after end of the term in person at the Registrar's Office or via Parchment
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