Commencement Caps

Commencement

Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Credit Union 1 Arena in Chicago

 

Illinois Institute of Technology’s 156th Commencement took place in person at the Credit Union 1 Arena in Chicago, on Saturday, May 17, 2025. 

All graduates who completed degree programs in May 2025 and August 2025, along with December 2024 graduates, participated in the Commencement ceremony on May 17, 2025.

Commencement Ceremonies

There were two separate, combined college-level ceremonies. The first combined ceremony for the Institute of Design, Lewis College of Science and Letters, and the College of Computing began at 9 a.m. (CDT). The second combined ceremony for the Stuart School of Business, College of Architecture, and Armour College of Engineering began at 2 p.m. (CDT). 

A separate Ph.D. Hooding Ceremony was held on Friday, May 16, at 10 a.m. (CDT) in the McCormick Auditorium in Hermann Hall on Mies Campus.

Commencement for Chicago-Kent College of Law took place at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at the UIC Dorin Forum.

2025 Commencement Ceremony Live Streams

Ceremonies Recordings

Illinois Tech’s 156th Commencement Ceremonies took place in person at Credit Union 1 Arena on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Both ceremonies were also broadcast live around the world. The first ceremony began at 9 a.m. CDT, with the second ceremony beginning at 2 p.m. CDT. The Ph.D. Hooding Ceremony was held on Mies Campus and live streamed on Friday, May 16 beginning at 10 a.m. CDT.

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2025 Honorary Degree Recipients

Honorary Degree Recipients

Honorary degree recipients were recognized for their commitment to commerce, science, technology, innovation, and the betterment of global society.

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Have questions?

Make sure you contact the correct department! Commencement is a very large event with many departments involved. We want to make sure you contact the department best suited to answering any questions you have:

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Phone

312.567.3100

Department Type

Administrative

Office Location

Michael Paul Galvin Tower
10 West 35th Street, Suite 2C4-2
Chicago, IL 60616