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    Last updated 06/20/2008
   

Webcast Archive

The archive of the 2008 Commencement ceremony will be available by July 1.

To view past Commencement ceremonies, including the 2007 Commencement ceremony please visit the Webcast archive site.

DVD Orders
You may submit an order for a DVD recording of the 2008 Commencement ceremony by completing the appropriate order form. Further information is available on the Merchandise page.

Commencement Webcast Event Information
You may view the next Webcast here beginning at 5:30 PM CST on June 20, 2008. The Commencement ceremony will begin at 6 PM CST.

To view the Commencement Webcast:

  • You must have the most recent recommended version of RealPlayer installed on your computer
  • You must be connected to the Internet with a broadband (cable or DSL) connection or better

An audio-only version of the Webcast appropriate for telephone modem users will also be available. To listen to the Commencement Webcast:

  • You must have the most recent recommended version of RealPlayer installed on your computer
  • Your modem must connect to the Internet at 56 Kbps

Test Your Real Player

To avoid any potential technical difficulties, we strongly recommend that you download and test RealPlayer at least 24 hours prior to the event.

Members of the Northwestern University community should download, install and test the free RealPlayer provided by the University. For best performance, we recommend RealPlayer version 10.

All others please download and install the free RealPlayer provided by RealNetworks, Inc., then test your RealPlayer or get installation help.

Technical Assistance for RealPlayer can be found at the Northwestern University RealPlayer Test page or the RealPlayer Web site. You can also call Northwestern's Technology Support Services at 847-491-HELP (4357), or send an e-mail message to consultant@northwestern.edu.