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Faculty Information

Faculty participation in Northwestern University's 167th Annual Commencement ceremony is both welcomed and encouraged as we endeavor to create a meaningful occasion for our graduates and their families.

Faculty Regalia

Faculty should bring their regalia from their convocation or arrange pick-up with their school representatives. 

Faculty On-Site Assistance 

Alex Rot, Assistant Provost, Faculty Operations, will be on-site to provide assistance and information.

Faculty Invitation to Northwestern's 167th Annual Commencement

Northwestern University President Michael H. Schill invites you to celebrate our 2025 graduates during Northwestern’s Graduation Weekend, June 13 - 16, 2025. While the majority of our events will take place on the Evanston campus, our University Commencement will return to the United Center in Chicago. 

You are formally invited to join us at the following: 

Northwestern’s 167th Annual Commencement  

Sunday, June 15 at the United Center 

9:00 a.m. Doors Open for Gathering & Robing 

9:45 a.m. Processional Line-Up 

10:30 a.m. Ceremony Program begins 

RSVP by Sunday, April 27 using the form sent to your email. You may request accessibility accommodations and order regalia via the registration form. Please email the Graduation Team or call 847.491.3600 with any questions. 

For more information about Graduation Weekend 2025, including school convocations, you can check out Northwestern’s Graduation Website. 

General questions can be sent to graduation@northwestern.edu. Please see our contacts page for individual school contacts.