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The 166th Annual Northwestern University Commencement

Sunday, June 9, 2024, 10:30am

Location: United Center, 1901 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60612

Commencement is the Northwestern Ceremony where the graduating class is commemorated as a whole. During the ceremony, students, faculty, and guest speakers will address graduates and their families.

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McCormick PhD Hooding and Master’s Degree Recognition Ceremony

Monday, June 10, 2024, 9 a.m.

Location: Welsh-Ryan Arena, 2705 Ashland Ave map it

Register for the PhD Hooding and Master's Degree Recognition Ceremony

Graduates who wish to attend the McCormick PhD Hooding and Master's Degree Recognition Ceremony must register by May 10:

  1. Visit northwestern.marchingorder.com.
  2. Select 'Register’ under New Users.
  3. Register using the email address where you received this email.
  4. Instructions for setting your password will be sent to your email address. Select the ‘Set Password’ link included in the email.
  5. Your ceremony will appear after you have finished logging in. Select 'Register Here.'
  6. Complete the registration form and select ‘Submit.’If there are any errors on your registration form or if you have any questions, please reach out to northwestern-engineering-events@northwestern.edu.

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McCormick Undergraduate Convocation

Monday, June 10, 2024, 2 p.m.

Location: Welsh-Ryan Arena, 2705 Ashland Ave map it

Note: BS/MS graduates are invited to participate in Undergraduate Convocation. Both degrees will be recognized at this ceremony.

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 26 - March 22 – Dates for purchasing fine quality PhD regalia to own and to be shipped to your residence.
  • February 26 - April 26 – Dates for renting regalia to be shipped to the bookstore for pickup.

Key Dates to Order Master's Regalia

  • February 26 - April 12 – Dates for ordering regalia to be picked up at the Grad Fair on April 17 or April 18.
  • February 26 - May 10 – Dates for ordering regalia to be shipped to your residence.
  • April 13 - May 10 – Dates for ordering regalia to be picked up at the University Center Bookstore (orders arrive on a rolling basis).

Key Dates to Order Undergraduate Regalia

  • February 26 - April 12 – Ordering dates for bachelor’s and master's degree graduates who will pick up their order at the Grad Fair in the Norris Bookstore on April 17 or April 18. Graduates who choose this option MUST pick up regalia at the Grad Fair.
  • April 13 - May 10 – Ordering dates for bachelor's and master's degree graduates to the Norris bookstore.
  • February 26 - May 10 – Ordering dates for bachelor's degree graduates wishing to have their order shipped to their residence. (An additional shipping fee will apply).

Note: 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.

Order Regalia

Order Ceremony Tickets

Tickets are required for all guests at Commencement and school convocations.

Login instructions for the Graduation Tickets website are sent to eligible students via email. If you have not received instructions, you can look at the emails previously sent to the Class of 2024 or send an email to the Graduation Office, noting your school name.

Graduates may order UP TO 10 tickets to the McCormick PhD Hooding and Master’s Degree Recognition Ceremony.

Ticket restrictions for other ceremonies vary, including University Commencement at the United Center. Please review the Graduation Tickets webpage for important information on ordering deadlines, waitlists, and maximum ticket allotments for all Commencement and school convocation events.

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Other Celebrations

School-wide Reception

Dean Christopher Schuh will host a school-wide reception on Monday, June 10, following the PhD Hooding and Master’s Degree Recognition Ceremony. Additional information will be available in the coming weeks.

Department and Program Celebrations

Our departments and programs are planning other opportunities to celebrate during Commencement weekend. More information will be posted here as it is finalized.