2023 Receptions
University-Wide Receptions
For any additional information on University-wide Receptions, please contact the Graduation Office.
President's Reception
Date: Saturday, June 10, 2023
Time: 5PM - 7PM
Location: Norris East Lawn
You and your guests are invited to join University President Michael H. Schill for a celebration honoring all of the year’s graduates.
School Receptions
For any additional information on School Receptions, please contact your school representative.Bienen School of Music
Bienen Convocation Reception
Date: Sunday, June 11, 2023
Time: 2:30PM - 3:30PM
Location: Pick-Staiger Concert Hall
The Family Institute
Marriage and Family Therapy and Counseling Graduation Reception
Date: Saturday, June 10, 2023
Time: 11:30AM - 1:30PM
Location: Bobb Courts
The Graduate School
The Graduate School Reception
Date: Saturday, June 10, 2023
Time: 4PM - 6PM
Location: Bobb Courts
Kellogg School of Management
Kellogg Graduation Reception
Date: Saturday, June 10, 2023
Time: 3PM - 5PM
Location: Lakefill North Side
Kellogg Graduation Reception
Date: Sunday, June 11, 2023
Time: 1PM - 3PM
Location: Lakefill North Side
McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science
MMM Graduation Ceremony
Date: Saturday, June 10, 2023
Time: 10AM - 11AM
Location: Ryan Family Auditorium, Technological Institute, 2145 Sheridan Road
MMM Graduation Reception
Date: Saturday, June 10, 2023
Time: 11AM – 1PM
Location: Tech Front Plaza Tent, Technological Institute, 2145 Sheridan Road
McCormick Dean's Reception
Date: Sunday, June 11, 2023
Time: 10AM - 11:30AM
Location: Norris East Lawn
Master of Science in Information Technology Graduation Celebration
Date: Sunday, June 11, 2023
Time: 10AM - 11:30AM
Location: Ten Mile House, 1700 Central Street, Evanston
Master of Science in Project Management
Date: Sunday, June 11, 2023
Time: 3:30 – 5:30
Location: The Woman’s Club of Evanston, 1702 Chicago Avenue, Evanston
Master of Science in Biotechnology
Date: Sunday, June 11, 2023
Time: 3:30 – 5:30
Location: The Woman’s Club of Evanston, 1702 Chicago Avenue, Evanston
Master of Science in Executive Management for Design and Construction
Date: Sunday, June 11, 2023
Time: 3:30 – 5:30
Location: The Woman’s Club of Evanston, 1702 Chicago Avenue, Evanston
Master of Engineering Management Graduation Celebration
Date: Sunday, June 11, 2023
Time: 3:30PM – 5:30PM
Location: Nona Joe’s – Walter Athletic Center, 2255 Campus Drive, Evanston
Master of Product Design and Development Management Graduation Reception
Date: Sunday, June 11, 2023
Time: 3:30PM – 5:30PM
Location: Tech Back/East Plaza Tent, Technological Institute, 2145 Sheridan Road
Chemical and Biological Engineering Commencement Reception
Date: Monday, June 12, 2023
Time: 11AM – 1PM
Location: Garrett Lawn Tent, just south of the Ford Design Center, 2133 Sheridan Road
Computer Science Graduation Reception
Date: Monday, June 12, 2023
Time: 11AM – 1PM
Location: Mudd Lawn Tent, Mudd Library, 2233 Tech Drive
Engineering Sciences and Applied Mathematics Graduation Reception
Date: Monday, June 12, 2023
Time: 11AM - 1PM
Location: Technological Institute, Room M416, 2145 Sheridan Road
Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences Undergraduate Graduation Celebration Awards Ceremony
Date: Monday, June 12, 2023
Time: 11:30AM
Location: Technological Institute, Room LR2, 2145 Sheridan Road
Mechanical Engineering Graduation Reception
Date: Monday, June 12, 2023
Time: 11:30AM – 1:30PM
Location: Tech Front Plaza Tent, Technological Institute, 2145 Sheridan Road
Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences Undergraduate Graduation Celebration Senior Celebration Reception
Date: Monday, June 12, 2023
Time: 12PM– 1:30PM
Location: Tech Back/East Plaza Tent, Technological Institute, 2145 Sheridan Road
MaDE and Segal Design Certificate Graduation Celebration
Contact: Bayleigh Smith
MaDE Graduation Ceremony
Date: Monday, June 12, 2 – 3 p.m.
Location: Ford Design Center (Room 1.350), 2133 Sheridan Road
MaDE and Segal Design Certificate Reception
Date: Monday, June 12, 3:30 p.m.
Location: Ford Design Center (Rooms 2.340 and 2.350; Hive and Hive Annex), 2133 Sheridan Road
Biomedical Engineering Undergraduate Commencement Reception
Date: Monday, June 12, 2023
Time: 3PM – 5PM
Location: Garrett Lawn Tent, just south of the Ford Design Center, 2133 Sheridan Road
Electrical and Computer Engineering Graduation Reception
Date: Monday, June 12, 2023
Time: 3PM - 5PM
Location: Mudd Lawn Tent, Mudd Library, 2233 Tech Drive
Civil and Environmental Engineering Commencement Reception
Date: Monday, June 12, 2023
Time: 3:30PM – 5:30PM
Location: Tech Front Plaza Tent, Technological Institute, 2145 Sheridan Road
Materials Science and Engineering PhD and MS Graduation Reception
Date: Monday, June 12, 2023
Time 3:30PM - 5:30PM
Location: Tech Back/East Plaza Tent, Technological Institute, 2145 Sheridan Road
Questions can be directed to northwestern-engineering-events@northwestern.edu.
Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications
Medill School of Journalism Convocation Reception
Date: Sunday, June 11, 2023
Time:11AM - 12:30PM
Location: Bobb Courts
School of Communication
School of Communication Convocation Reception
Date: Saturday, June 10, 2023
Time: 11AM - 1PM
Location: Welsh-Ryan Arena
School of Education and Social Policy
SESP Senior Toast
Date: Friday, June 9, 2023
Time: 4PM - 6PM
Location: Mid-Campus Green
SESP Leadership Institute Graduation Celebration
Date: Sunday, June 11, 2023
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Annenberg Hall Room G02
MSLOC Graduation Lunch
Date: Monday, June 12, 2023
Time: 12PM - 2PM
Location: Mid-Campus Green
MSHE Graduation Luncheon
Date: Monday, June 12, 2023
Time: 12PM - 2PM
Location: Bobb Courts
SESP Convocation Reception
Date: Monday, June 12, 2023
Time: 4:30PM - 6:30PM
Location: Bobb Courts
School of Professional Studies
Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences
Legal Studies Graduation Reception
Date: Friday, March 24, 2023
Time: 3PM - 5PM
Location: 620 Lincoln Street, Garden Level
Gender & Sexuality Studies Year-End Celebration and Awards Ceremony
Date: Thursday, June 1, 2023
Time: 5PM - 7PM
Location: Harris Hall 108
Global & Area Studies
Date: Thursday, June 8, 2023
Time: 9:30AM - 12PM
Location: TBD
Plant Biology and Conservation Graduation Reception
Date: Thursday, June 8, 2023
Time: 4:30PM - 6:30PM
Location: Chicago Botanic Garden
Linguistics Senior Send-Off
Date: Friday, June 9, 2023
Time: 10:30AM - 12PM
Location: 2016 Sheridan, Front Lawn
Cognitive Science Program Reception
Date: Friday, June 9, 2023
Time: 2PM - 3:30PM
Location: Swift Hall Steps
MMSS Class of 2023 Graduation Reception
Date: Friday, June 9, 2023
Time: 3:30PM - 5:00PM
Location: The Atrium at The Allen Center
History Graduation Reception/End of Year Party
Date: Saturday, June 10, 2023
Time: 4:30PM - 6:30PM
Location: Harris Hall 108
American Studies Graduation Reception
Date: Saturday, June 10, 2023
Time: 2PM - 4PM
Location: Mid-Campus Green
ISP Reception
Date: Sunday, June 11, 2023
Time: 12PM
Location: Backyard of ISP House - 616 Noyes St, Evanston, IL 60208
Chemistry Graduation Celebration
Date: Sunday, June 11, 2023
Time: 12:30PM - 2:30PM
Location: Ryan 4003
Weinberg Convocation Reception
Date: Sunday, June 11, 2023
Time: 1PM - 3PM
Location: Norris East Lawn
Neuroscience Graduate and Family Reception
Date: Sunday, June 11, 2023
Time: 3PM - 5PM
Location: Pancoe Cafe
Psychology Reception
Sunday, June 11, 2023
Time: 3PM - 5PM
Location: Mid-Campus Green
Sociology Reception
Date: Sunday, June 11, 2023
Time: 3PM - 5PM
Location: Norris University Center
Philosophy Senior Luncheon
Date: Monday, June 12, 2023
Time: 11:30AM - 1:30PM
Location: Harris Hall, 108
Classics Graduation Party
Date: Monday, June 12, 2023
Time: 12PM - 2PM
Location: TBD
EARTH Graduation Reception
Date: Monday, June 12, 2023
Time: 12PM - 2PM
Location: Tech F-wing 2nd Flr Atrium
Economics Senior Lunch & Awards Ceremony
Date: Monday, June 12, 2023
Time: 12PM - 2PM
Location: White Auditorium
Anthropology Graduation Party
Date: Monday, June 12, 2023
Time: 12PM - 3PM
Location: 1810 Hinman Ave, Evanston, IL 60208
Mathematics Graduation Reception
Date: Monday, June 12, 2023
Time: 1PM - 3PM
Location: Behind Lunt Hall
Art History Graduation Party
Date: Monday, June 12, 2023
Time: 3PM - 4PM
Location: Kresge 4305
Environmental Sciences/Environmental Policy and Culture
Date: Monday, June 12, 2023
Time: 7PM - 9:30PM
Location: Five and Dime Rooftop