About the Graduation Ceremony

2025-2026 Academic Year Spring Semester Graduation Ceremony

The 2025–2026 Spring Semester Graduation Ceremony will be held on 26 June 2026 at 7:00 PM at the Open Air Performing Arts Center (Amphitheater).

The ceremony will commence with the opening remarks of the presenters, followed by a moment of silence and the performance of the Turkish National Anthem. The program will continue with speeches delivered by our students on behalf of the graduates, protocol speeches, and the presentation of graduation certificates to the graduates.

The ceremony will conclude with the traditional cap-tossing ceremony.

The Graduation Route Map can be accessed here.

Graduation Yearbook Photo Session

In order for your photograph in graduation attire to be included in the graduation yearbook, you are required to have your photograph taken between 16–24 June 2026, from 09:00 to 16:30, in Room GE141 located in the Education and Graduate Studies Center.

Please note that students who do not attend the photo session will not be included in the yearbook.

Gown Distribution

Graduates of the 2025–2026 Spring Semester and prospective graduates of the 2025–2026 Summer Semester are eligible to participate in the Graduation Ceremony.

Completion of the “Alumni Satisfaction Survey” via CIU-SIS is mandatory prior to the collection of graduation gowns.

Registration for participation in the graduation ceremony will be conducted simultaneously with gown distribution. Students who already possess a gown are also required to complete their graduation ceremony registration at the gown distribution point.

All registrations must be completed by 24 June 2026.

The wearing of full graduation attire (cap, gown, and stole) is compulsory for all students participating in the ceremony.

Graduating students may collect their caps and gowns between 16–24 June 2026, from 09:00 to 16:30, from Room GE140 in the Education and Graduate Studies Center, upon presentation of a deposit receipt of 3000 TL (Novabank Gown Account: Account No: 700000391 or IBAN: CT721310911100000000700000391).

The receipt must clearly state the student’s full name and student number. (Bank working hours: 08:30–16:00)

Students who return their caps and gowns between 16 June and 3 July 2026, from 09:00 to 16:30, to Room GE140 will be refunded 2300 TL of the deposit amount paid.

Note: Only the graduate who is the receipt holder can collect the deposit refund from the bank.

Attention: Graduation ceremony registrations and gown purchases must be completed by the end of June 24, 2026. After the specified date, graduation ceremony procedures will not be processed, and participation in the ceremony will not be possible.

Graduation Ceremony Rehearsal

A rehearsal for the graduation ceremony will be held on 24 June 2026 between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM. Attendance is strongly recommended in order to ensure the smooth conduct of the ceremony on the official event day.

Graduation Ceremony

Students participating in the ceremony are required to access the relevant link prior to arriving at the venue in order to obtain the name of their group leader, badge number, and designated entrance gate.

The first letter on the badge indicates the seating block, the number following the letter indicates the row number, and the number after the hyphen indicates the assigned seat number. The final letter at the end of the badge number indicates the location on stage where the graduation certificate will be presented.

All students are required to be present at the ceremony venue by 4:00 PM. Upon arrival, students should proceed directly to their designated entrance gate, where their group leader will be waiting with a signboard.

Students are required to collect their badges from their group leaders and attach them to the left side of their gowns. Group leaders will provide the necessary instructions regarding the ceremony procedures.

Distribution of Diplomas

As diplomas will not be distributed during the graduation ceremony, graduates may obtain information regarding the status of their diplomas through the Student Information System (SIS) as of 31 August 2026.

Once prepared, diplomas may either be collected from the Student Services Building or, upon request, delivered to the graduates’ designated addresses.

We extend our sincere wishes for your continued success in all your future endeavors and hope that your path ahead will always be prosperous and bright.