Northwestern University

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Upcoming Events for Graduation

Main events for Graduation Weekend for use on website schedule.

Contact:
Graduation & Senior Year Experiences
(847) 491-3600
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April 2026

Apr

2026

Regalia Deadline for Pick-Up at Grad Fair

All Day Online

Academic (general)

Apr

2026

Commencement tickets - Round I close

All Day Online

Academic (general)

Apr

2026

WCAS Convocation Tickets - Round I close

All Day Online

Academic (general)

Apr

2026

Grad Fair

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Norris University Center, Louis Room, 1999 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL 60208

Academic (general)

Apr

2026

Commencement tickets - Round II close

All Day Online

Academic (general)

Apr

2026

Grad Fair

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Norris University Center, Louis Room, 1999 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL 60208

Academic (general)

Apr

2026

WCAS Convocation Tickets - Round II close

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Online

Academic (general)

May 2026

May

2026

Final Deadline for Graduation Ship-to-Home Regalia Orders

All Day Online

Academic (general)

May

2026

Regalia Pick-Up available in the bookstore

All Day Norris University Center, Northwestern University Bookstore, 1999 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL 60208

Academic (general)

May

2026

Senior Social

8:00 PM - 11:00 PM Cohen Lawn, 1999 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL 60208

Academic (general) Social Events

June 2026

Jun

2026

Grad Weekend ticketing closes for all ceremonies

All Day Online

Academic (general)

Jun

2026

SOC: Communication Sciences and Disorders Hooding Ceremony

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, 50 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208

Academic (general)

Jun

2026

The Graduate School PhD and MFA Hooding Ceremony

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Ryan Field (temporarily closed), 1501 Central Street, Evanston, IL 60208

Academic (general)

Jun

2026

March Back Through the Arch

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Deering Meadow, 1937 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60201

Academic (general)

Jun

2026

School of Communication Undergraduate Convocation

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Welsh-Ryan Arena/McGaw Memorial Hall, 2705 Ashland Avenue, Evanston, IL 60208

Academic (general)

Jun

2026

The Family Institute Convocation

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Ryan Field (temporarily closed), 1501 Central Street, Evanston, IL 60208

Academic (general)

Jun

2026

Bienen School of Music Convocation

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, Bienen School of Music, 50 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208

Academic (general)

Jun

2026

Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences Convocation

3:00 PM - 5:30 PM Welsh-Ryan Arena/McGaw Memorial Hall, 2705 Ashland Avenue, Evanston, IL 60208

Academic (general)

Jun

2026

School of Professional Studies Convocation

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Ryan Field (temporarily closed), 1501 Central Street, Evanston, IL 60208

Academic (general)

Jun

2026

168th Annual Commencement

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM United Center, 1901 W. Madison Street, Chicago, IL 60612

Academic (general)

Jun

2026

Kellogg School of Management Convocation

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Welsh-Ryan Arena/McGaw Memorial Hall, 2705 Ashland Avenue, Evanston, IL 60208

Academic (general)

Jun

2026

Graduating Students' Reception

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Cohen Lawn, 1999 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL 60208

Academic (general) Social Events

Jun

2026

Fireworks Display

9:00 PM - 9:15 PM Lakefill, 70 Arts Circle Drive, Evanstol, IL 60201

Academic (general) Social Events