applying for graduation
To participate in the ceremony, fill out the Commencement Ceremony Form.
commencement registration and deadlines
Starting February 20, 2026, the Commencement Ceremony Form will be available in BRUIN Please register for the ceremony by May 1, 2026.
To participate in the ceremony, you must complete the Commencement Ceremony Form.
The Bellevue University Commencement Ceremony is held twice per year at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and is open to all family, friends and guests. Please remember:
* Participation in the commencement ceremony does not mean your degree has been conferred.
* Doctoral candidates must have all requirements for conferral completed before participating in the hooding ceremony.
* We understand that sometimes things come up. If you miss the deadline date, you may still enter the ceremony and order your cap and gown at no extra charge, but your name may not appear in the commencement ceremony program.