Class of 2025 Student Emails
March 6, 2025 | 2025 Weinberg College Convocation Information
To Weinberg College Graduates:
Congratulations on your upcoming graduation from the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences!
Weinberg College Convocation will take place on Saturday, June 14 beginning at 3:00pm at Welsh-Ryan Arena. At this ceremony, each graduate will be called to the stage to be recognized individually.
As shared in February by the Graduation Office, each graduating student may claim a maximum of 6 tickets, over two ticketing rounds (see below). Note that tickets for the Weinberg College Convocation ceremony on June 14 are separate from the tickets you are allotted for the University's Commencement ceremony on Sunday, June 15.
Ticketing will be held in two rounds:
Some additional details about Convocation can be found below. Please take the time to review this information carefully. Information regarding Convocation can also be found on the Weinberg College Convocation website.
(This letter is being sent to students who earned degrees in Fall 2024 or have been reported to the Office of the Registrar as potential candidates for degrees in Winter 2025, Spring 2025, and Summer 2025. In some cases, for a variety of reasons, students may not be planning to graduate this June. It is important to understand that receipt of this letter does not imply confirmation of your eligibility to graduate.)
Congratulations on your upcoming graduation from the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences!
Weinberg College Convocation will take place on Saturday, June 14 beginning at 3:00pm at Welsh-Ryan Arena. At this ceremony, each graduate will be called to the stage to be recognized individually.
As shared in February by the Graduation Office, each graduating student may claim a maximum of 6 tickets, over two ticketing rounds (see below). Note that tickets for the Weinberg College Convocation ceremony on June 14 are separate from the tickets you are allotted for the University's Commencement ceremony on Sunday, June 15.
Ticketing will be held in two rounds:
- February 27-April 1: Graduates may reserve up to 4 tickets
- April 2-April 28: Graduates may reserve up to 2 additional tickets, and submit a waitlist request (if necessary)
- April 29-May 30: Waitlist requests are fulfilled based on venue capacity. Waitlist requests are not guaranteed.
Some additional details about Convocation can be found below. Please take the time to review this information carefully. Information regarding Convocation can also be found on the Weinberg College Convocation website.
Saturday, June 14 | 3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Weinberg College Convocation
Welsh-Ryan Arena
- Each student will be allotted up to a total of 6 tickets over two ticketing rounds for the Weinberg College Convocation ceremony on Saturday, June 14. Note that these tickets are separate from the 6 tickets you are allotted for the University's Commencement ceremony on Sunday, June 15. Each graduate is responsible for ordering tickets for their guests. Please note the following:
- To log into the Convocation ticket portal, visit https://www.northwestern.edu/graduation/students/tickets.html
- Ticketing will be held in two rounds:
- February 27-April 1: graduates may reserve up to 4 tickets
- April 2-April 28: graduate may reserve up to 2 additional tickets, and submit a waitlist request (if necessary)
- April 29-May 30: Waitlist requests are fulfilled based on available tickets. Waitlist requests are not guaranteed.
- You are guaranteed the allotted number of tickets outlined above if you order within the timeframe each round is open. You do not need to be first in line to order tickets on the date each round opens.
- Please only request the number of tickets you need.
- All seats are general admission.
- Children under 3 years old who will sit on a caregiver's lap do not need a ticket; all other guests need a ticket.
- All ticket ordering will end on April 28, but graduates will continue to have access to the system to distribute their claimed tickets to guests or request additional tickets through the waitlist.
- All graduates must wear caps and gowns and regalia orders must be placed online by May 10.
- Graduates will be given a diploma cover as they cross the stage. No diplomas will be available on June 14. Diplomas will be mailed in August to the graduate's permanent address as it is listed in CAESAR. Please check CAESAR to ensure your permanent address is correct.
- A professional photographer will take several pictures as each graduate crosses the stage. Proofs will be posted online within 48 hours of Convocation. This service enables parents to have professional photographs of their graduate's special moments while remaining seated to enjoy the ceremony.
- A live stream of Convocation will be available on Saturday, June 14. Those who cannot attend the event will be able to view the entire ceremony online. There will be a link on the Weinberg College homepage directing you to the live stream on Convocation day.
(This letter is being sent to students who earned degrees in Fall 2024 or have been reported to the Office of the Registrar as potential candidates for degrees in Winter 2025, Spring 2025, and Summer 2025. In some cases, for a variety of reasons, students may not be planning to graduate this June. It is important to understand that receipt of this letter does not imply confirmation of your eligibility to graduate.)