
ÑÇɫӰ¿â
Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Credit Union 1 Arena in Chicago
Illinois Institute of Technology’s 156th ÑÇɫӰ¿â will take place in person at the Credit Union 1 Arena in Chicago, on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Please check this page regularly in the coming months for information and important updates regarding ÑÇɫӰ¿â.
All graduates who will complete their degree programs in May 2025 and August 2025, along with December 2024 graduates, can participate in the ÑÇɫӰ¿â ceremony on May 17, 2025.
ÑÇɫӰ¿â Ceremonies
There will be two separate, combined college-level ceremonies. The first combined ceremony for the Institute of Design, Lewis College of Science and Letters, and the College of Computing will begin at 9 a.m. (CDT). The second combined ceremony for the College of Architecture, Stuart School of Business, and Armour College of Engineering will begin at 2 p.m. (CDT).
A separate Ph.D. Hooding Ceremony will be held on Friday, May 16, beginning at 10 a.m. (CDT) in the McCormick Auditorium in Hermann Hall on Mies Campus.
ÑÇɫӰ¿â for Chicago-Kent College of Law will take place at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at the UIC Dorin Forum.

Important Dates
Mark your calendar with these important ÑÇɫӰ¿â-related dates:
• ÑÇɫӰ¿â RSVP Deadline: March 6, 2025
• Graduate Salute: April 29, 2025
• Guest Ticket Confirmation: Early May 2025
• Ph.D. Hooding Ceremony: May 16, 2025
• ÑÇɫӰ¿â: May 17, 2025
• Summer degree information can be found here

Know Before You Go
Be prepared for the big day! We’ve compiled a list of times and locations for arriving, great tips, and other information for both graduates and their guests so they have a wonderful graduation experience.
Learn More
Honorary Degree Recipients
Honorary degree recipients are recognized for their commitment to commerce, science, technology, innovation, and the betterment of global society.
Learn More
Ceremonies Live Streams
ÑÇɫӰ¿â’s 156th ÑÇɫӰ¿â Ceremonies will take place in person at Credit Union 1 Arena on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Both ceremonies will also be broadcast live around the world. The first ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. CDT, with the second ceremony beginning at 2 p.m. CDT. The Ph.D. Hooding Ceremony held on Mies Campus will also be live streamed on Friday, May 16 beginning at 10 a.m. CDT.
Learn MoreÑÇɫӰ¿â Information
Have questions?
Make sure you contact the correct department! ÑÇɫӰ¿â is a very large event with many departments involved. We want to make sure you contact the department best suited to answering any questions you have:
- Graduate and undergraduate student application process: aa@iit.edu
- Coursera questions: coursera@iit.edu
- Diploma questions: registrar@iit.edu
- Disability services questions: disabilities@iit.edu
- International student questions: global@iit.edu
- ÑÇɫӰ¿â ceremony questions: commencement@iit.edu
Contact ÑÇɫӰ¿â
Phone
312.567.3100Department Type
AdministrativeOffice Location
Michael Paul Galvin Tower
10 West 35th Street, Suite 2C4-2
Chicago, IL 60616