Class of 2026 Student Emails

To Weinberg College Graduates:

Congratulations on your upcoming graduation from the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences! This message contains important information about graduation weekend. Please read in its entirety.

Weinberg College Convocation will take place on Saturday, June 13, 2026 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 by the Graduation Office earlier today, 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 13 are separate from the tickets you are allotted for the University’s Commencement ceremony on Sunday, June 14.

Ticketing will be held in two rounds:

• April 1 – April 15: Graduates may claim up to 4 tickets
• April 16 – April 30: Graduates may claim up to 2 additional tickets, and submit a waitlist request (if necessary)
• May 1 – June 1: Waitlist requests are fulfilled based on venue capacity. Waitlist requests are not guaranteed and are subject to ticket availability.

All Weinberg College graduates are guaranteed the allotted number of tickets within each ticketing round (i.e. 4 tickets during round one, 2 tickets during round two). Tickets can be ordered at any point during the dates listed above.

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.

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Weinberg College Convocation
Saturday, June 13, 2026 | 3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Welsh-Ryan Arena (2705 Ashland Ave, Evanston, IL 60208)

Ticketing Information

• 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 13. Note that these tickets are separate from the 6 tickets you are allotted for the University’s Commencement ceremony on Sunday, June 14. Each graduate is responsible for ordering tickets for their guests. Please note the following:
  • To log into the Convocation ticket portal, visit www.northwestern.edu/graduation/students/tickets.html
  • Ticketing will be held in two rounds, as listed above.
• 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.
  • You can donate remaining tickets from your allotment during the checkout process. 
  • If you order too many tickets, please return what you don’t need. Unused tickets equal empty seats that could have been distributed to others.
  • 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.  
• Selling tickets for profit is strictly prohibited. If we find that you are selling free tickets, your order will be revoked.
• All ticket ordering will end on April 30, but graduates will continue to have access to the system to distribute their claimed tickets to guests or request additional tickets through the waitlist.

General Convocation Information

• All graduates must wear caps and gowns and regalia orders must be placed online by May 8.
  Graduates will be given a diploma cover as they cross the stage. No diplomas will be available on June 13.
• 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 live stream of Convocation will be available on Saturday, June 13. Those who cannot attend the event will be able to view the entire ceremony online via a link on the Weinberg College homepage on Convocation Day.