Faculty Information
Faculty participation in Northwestern University's 168th 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 168th Annual Commencement
Northwestern University Interim President and President Emeritus Henry Bienen (’19, ’25, ’28 GP) invites you to celebrate our 2026 graduates during Northwestern’s Graduation Weekend, June 12 - 15, 2026. 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 168th Annual Commencement
Sunday, June 14 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 registration form, provided to you via email. You may request accessibility accommodations and order regalia via the registration form. Please email the Graduation Team with any questions.
For more information about Graduation Weekend 2026, including school convocations, you can check out Northwestern’s Graduation Website.