166th Annual Commencement
Class of 2024
Sunday, June 9, 2024
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
United Center
Commencement* is the all-Northwestern ceremony where the graduating class is commemorated as a whole. During the ceremony, student, faculty and guest speakers will address graduates and their families.
*Ticketed event. Students will need to reserve a separate set of tickets for each ticketed event they plan to attend.
Commencement Day Schedule
166th Annual Commencement
10:30AM
United Center
Baccalaureate
4PM
Pick-Staiger Concert Hall
March Back Through The Arch
6PM
Deering Meadow
Graduating Students Reception
7PM
Lakefront Reception Tent
Fireworks
8:45PM
Lakefront Reception Tent
Download a printable schedule.
Please visit the Past Graduations and Programs page to access archives of previous graduation ceremonies.