Convocation 2025
Convocation Events Calendar
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Convocation Details
Date: June 16, 2025
Time: 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Location: Convocation will take place in Ryan Fieldhouse. A reception with light appetizers and
beverages will follow.
Convocation Speaker
Trailblazing playwright and choreographer Larissa FastHorse, whose work blends sharp humor with social commentary, will deliver the 2025 convocation address for Northwestern University’s School of Education and Social Policy.
Graduation Tickets
The ticketing portal is now open! The ticket system can be accessed through the Graduation Ticketing website.
- Log in with your NetID and password.
- Please only request the number of tickets you need. You can donate back remaining tickets during the checkout process or share with friends who need additional tickets.
- You DO NOT need to reserve a ticket for yourself – only your guests.
- Children 3 years of age and under who will sit in a caregiver’s lap do not need a ticket.
You will need separate tickets for convocation and commencement as they are separate events. All SESP grads may receive up to 8 tickets for SESP convocation. Commencement tickets are distributed in three rounds:
- Round 1, through April 1: Request up to four tickets.
- Round 2, April 2 – 28: Request up to two additional tickets. The waitlist also turns on for additional requests.
- Round 3, April 29 – May 30: The Graduation Office fulfills waitlist requests only during this round.
- Waitlist ticket requests are not guaranteed and are subject to ticket availability.
Regalia
The regalia ordering portal is also now open! Visit the regalia page on the Graduation website to find ordering instructions, along with guidelines and further details.
Bachelor’s and master’s degree candidates have three ordering options:
- Order before April 8 for pick up at the Northwestern Bookstore in Evanston during Grad Fair, April 16-17 (details below).
- Order by May 16 to ship to a residence ($15.95 shipping fee applies).
- Order between April 18 and May 18 for pick up at the Northwestern Bookstore on or after June 2.
Undergraduate students with financial need
The office of Undergraduate Financial Aid covers the cost of the bachelor’s degree regalia package for graduating undergraduate students receiving a certain level of financial aid. Students who qualify will receive a separate email from Undergraduate Financial Aid with additional information.
Graduate students with financial need
For graduate students with financial need, the Office of Graduation & Senior Year Experiences may provide financial assistance toward your regalia rental/purchase. Please email the Graduation Office for information.