The United Center served as the Commencement venue for the Class of 2024 last June and will again next year as work continues to rebuild Ryan Field, which historically has been the University’s Commencement venue. Photo by Jim Prisching
Northwestern will hold its 167th Commencement ceremony Sunday, June 15, 2025, at the United Center in Chicago, the University has announced.
The United Center served as the Commencement venue for the Class of 2024 last June and will again next year as work continues to rebuild Ryan Field, which historically has been the University’s Commencement venue.
“We’re thrilled to return to the United Center for Commencement,” said Matt Lengen, Northwestern’s executive director for graduation and senior year experiences. “We received such positive feedback from the Class of 2024, and we hope this year’s graduates will also enjoy gathering to celebrate with family and friends in that amazing space.”
The United Center is located at 1901 West Madison Street on Chicago’s Near West Side. United Center parking will be available for free during the ceremony, and more information about transportation will be shared as the event gets closer. Graduates will receive more information in February about the ticketing process and regalia, along with more transportation details.
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Commencement and convocations — the ceremonies during which each graduate crosses the stage — are part of Graduation Weekend, which takes place June 13-16, 2025. All school convocations happening during Graduation Weekend will take place on the Evanston campus.
The Graduation Weekend website is the primary source of information for schedules, family and guest content, accessibility information and frequently asked questions. Details of other celebratory events taking place across campus will be communicated and added to the website in the coming months.
Northwestern Qatar’s graduation events will take place on Monday, May 5, 2025. Convocation for the Pritzker School of Law’s Class of 2025 will be on Friday, May 16, and commencement for Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is set for Monday, May 19. Students will receive additional information about these ceremonies later in the academic year.
