Now let’s celebrate!
Doctoral, Law, Medical Professional, Master’s, and Bachelor’s Degree Candidate Ceremony
Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 10 a.m.
The Kohl Center, 601 W. Dayton Street
Top things to know
- Doors open at 8 a.m., and graduates should be seated by 9:40 a.m. Prior to accessing the candidate seating area, all graduates need to go through a mandatory screening process. Degree candidate seating is not pre-assigned by graduate name and is first-come, first-served.
- Review the carry-in policy. No food or beverages of any kind are permitted. Flowers are allowed inside the Kohl Center, however glass containers, balloons, backpacks, and wrapped gifts are not.
- Graduates will have their name read and receive a diploma folder as they cross the stage. Graduates will receive their name card upon arrival at the Kohl Center. There is no master list that graduates’ names are read from.
Cold weather safety notice
The current forecast calls for very cold temperatures. Although the ceremony will be held indoors, please be aware that prolonged periods outdoors and exposure to cold temperatures can be dangerous. We strongly encourage everyone to dress in warm, layered clothing and to prioritize warmth over formal attire. Please plan your parking or shuttle arrangements in advance to minimize time spent outdoors.
For those who prefer to avoid the cold, a livestream of the ceremony will be available.
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