Commencement Caps

Commencement

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

 

The university’s 156th Commencement Ceremonies will take place in person at the Credit Union 1 Arena in Chicago, on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Please check this page regularly in the coming months for information and important updates regarding Commencement. 

All graduates who will complete their degree programs in May 2025 and August 2025, along with December 2024 graduates, can participate in the Commencement ceremony on May 17, 2025.

College Ceremonies

There will be two combined College Ceremonies. The first ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. CDT. The second ceremony will begin at 2 p.m. CDT. 

Important Dates

Important Dates

Mark your calendar with these important Commencement-related dates:

 Commencement RSVP Deadline: March 6, 2025
 Graduate Salute: April 29, 2025
  Guest Ticket Confirmation: Early May 2025
  Ph.D. Hooding Ceremony: May 16, 2025
 Commencement: May 17, 2025
 Summer degree information can be found here

A student at commencement

Order Your Cap and Gown

All students participating in commencement can now place their orders for their cap and gown with our preferred regalia vendor.

Order Your Regalia Here
Know Before You Go

Know Before You Go

Be prepared for the big day! We’ve compiled a list of times and locations for arriving, great tips, and other information for both graduates and their guests so they have a wonderful graduation experience.

Learn More

Commencement Information

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:

Contact Commencement

Phone

312.567.3100

Department Type

Administrative

Office Location

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