Graduation
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- Northwestern Commencement (University-wide)
- McCormick PhD Hooding and Master's Degree Recognition Ceremony
- McCormick Undergraduate Convocation
The 168th Annual Northwestern University Commencement
Sunday, June 14, 10:30 a.m.
Location: United Center, 1901 W Madison St, Chicago, IL, 60612 map it
Commencement is the all Northwestern ceremony where the graduating class is commemorated as a whole. During the ceremony, student, faculty and guest speakers will address graduates and their families.
McCormick PhD Hooding and Master's Degree Recognition Ceremony
Monday, June 15, 9 a.m.
Location: Welsh-Ryan Arena, 2705 Ashland Ave, Evanston, IL 60208 map it
Order Regalia
Regalia must be worn by all participating graduates. MS students must purchase regalia. PhD students have the option to purchase or rent regalia. It is important to order as soon as possible.
Please visit the University's regalia webpage and follow the ordering instructions.
Key Dates to Order PhD Regalia
- February 10 - April 1 – Dates for purchasing fine quality doctoral regalia to own.
- February 10 - May 8 – Dates for renting doctoral regalia to be shipped to the Norris University Center Bookstore for pickup.
Key Dates to Order Master's Regalia
- February 10 - April 10 – Dates for ordering regalia to be picked up at the Grad Fair in the Norris University Center Bookstore on April 16 or April 17.
- February 10 - May 8 – Dates for ordering regalia to be shipped to your residence.
For questions about ordering regalia, please contact the Graduation Office or Northwestern Engineering Events.
More information about tickets and registering for your ceremony will be provided in late February.
Undergraduate Convocation
Monday, June 15, 2 p.m.
Location: Welsh-Ryan Arena, 2705 Ashland Ave, Evanston, IL, 60208 map it
Note: BS/MS graduates are invited to participate in Undergraduate Convocation. Both degrees will be recognized at this ceremony.
Purchase Regalia
Regalia must be worn by all participating graduates. It is important to order as soon as possible.
Please visit the University's regalia webpage and follow the ordering instructions.
Key Dates to Order Undergraduate Regalia
- February 10 - April 10 – Dates for ordering regalia to be picked up at the Grad Fair in the Norris University Center Bookstore on April 16 or April 17.
- February 10 - May 8 – Dates for ordering regalia to be shipped to your residence. (An additional shipping fee will apply).
McCormick BS/MS graduates will be recognized at our Undergraduate Convocation and should wear Master's regalia.
For questions about ordering regalia, please contact the Graduation Office or Northwestern Engineering Events.
More information about tickets and registering for your ceremony will be provided in late February.