Indiana University held its virtual commencement ceremony for the Class of 2020 on December 19, 2020, at 5 p.m. due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Graduates who completed their degrees in 2020 were eligible to participate in this virtual event. Additionally, the university planned an in-person ceremony for 2020 graduates in May 2021 to recognize them on campus when public health guidelines allowed it. For reference, the winter commencement ceremony for more recent years occurs around December 20, with sessions divided into two ceremonies during the day. For example, the 2024 winter commencement is on December 20 with two sessions, one in the morning and another in the afternoon.