Commencement

Illinois Institute of Technology’s 158th Commencement will take place at University of Illinois Chicago’s Credit Union 1 Arena, on Saturday, May 15, 2027. Please check this page regularly in the coming months for information and important updates regarding Commencement.
 

2027 Commencement Ceremonies

There will be two separate, combined college-level ceremonies held on Saturday, May 15, 2027. The first combined ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. (CDT). The second combined ceremony will begin at 2 p.m. (CDT). The colleges and schools for each ceremony will be confirmed during the spring semester.

A separate Ph.D. Hooding Ceremony will be held on Friday, May 14, 2027, in the McCormick Auditorium in Hermann Hall on Mies Campus beginning at 10:30 a.m. (CDT).

Commencement for Chicago-Kent College of Law will take place at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 16, 2027, at the The Isadore and Sadie Dorin Forum—UIC Forum. 

Have questions?

We’re here to help! Commencement is a large event with many departments working together, so reaching out to the right team will ensure that you get the quickest and most accurate assistance. Please contact the department that’s best equipped to answer your specific questions:

• Graduate and undergraduate student application process: aa@illinoistech.edu
• Coursera questions: coursera@illinoistech.edu
• Diploma questions: registrar@illinoistech.edu
• Disability Services questions: disabilities@illinoistech.edu
• International student questions: global@illinoistech.edu  
• Commencement ceremony questions: commencement@illinoistech.edu
• Chicago-Kent Commencement: ckcommencement@illinoistech.edu 

GradImages and StageClip Information for 2025–26 Graduates

Graduates can now access their Commencement photos directly from GradImages®, the official photographer for the 2025–26 Illinois Tech Commencement. Photos are available to view and order by visiting the company’s website at www.gradimages.com (enter your last name followed by Illinois Tech for the school's name and then select 2026 for the graduation year from the dropdown menu). For additional help, call the Customer Service Department at 800.261.2576 or email ecc.giservice@gradimages.net.  

StageClip is the official personalized video clip vendor from Commencement ceremony that captures the graduate’s special moment on stage. Visit their website at www.stageclip.com. StageClip will send each student a dedicated link to view their unique clip. If you have pre-ordered a clip through Herff Jones, use the code you received via email to unlock your clip. For additional help, visit StageClip’s student support website.