Graduation

When and where is graduation?

• Graduation is at the College of DuPage on Saturday, May 24th,  at 5:00pm in the Physical Education Center.  Click HERE for a map.

What time do I need to arrive?

• Graduates should arrive at 4:00pm

What time should my family arrive?

• Doors will open for guests at 4:00pm

How many tickets will my family receive?

• Each family will receive 7 tickets.

How will I get my tickets?

• Tickets will be distributed with caps and gowns after the Senior Honors assembly on Thursday, May 22nd

• In order to receive your tickets, all your fees need to be reconciled, your Chromebook turned in, and have completed the D200 College and Career Readiness Student Survey.   

• Please check your cusd200 email for the list of materials due from Mrs. Pigoni.

Can my family request extra tickets?

• We have a limited number of extra tickets.  There is a maximum request of 2 extra tickets.

• On the front of an unsealed envelope, indicate the student name, ID #,  number of tickets requested (1 or 2), and a parent email or phone number.

• Drop off the envelope to Mrs. McAleer in the Main Office no later than Friday, May 9th.

• Assume your request was filled unless notified otherwise.

• Extra tickets will be distributed with caps and gowns after the Honors Assembly on Thursday, May 22nd

Will there be handicapped seating?

• Yes, there will be handicapped seating

• Handicapped seating request forms are being mailed home in the envelope with your immunization records. 

• Turn in the completed blue handicapped seating form to Mrs. McAleer in the Main Office no later than Friday, May 9th.

How long does the ceremony last?

• The ceremony will last between 1 hr 30 mins & 1 hr 45 mins. 

Will this event be live streamed so others can watch?

• Yes! Tune in to CUSD200s YouTube channel.

What should I wear under my gown? 

• Graduates should dress in professional formal attire which includes:

  • Shirts

  • Ties

  • Dresses

  • Dress slacks

  • Blouses

  • Dress shoes 

  • Dress Sandals

• Graduates should not wear:

  • Shorts

  • Jeans

  • T-shirts

  • Gym shoes

What should I do if I don’t want to attend the ceremony?

• Please notify the registrar, Mrs. Janiak,  at 630.784.7323, by WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9th.

Will graduation pictures be available?

• Wheaton North has contracted with Dynamic Photo Systems to take a picture of each graduate as he/she receives his/her diploma.

• Images will be posted online and participants will be notified via email when they can view  and order their photo.

• Please click HERE  to register your email address.

Will there be a graduation video?

• Event livestream will be available on the day of the ceremony on the CUSD200 Youtube channel.

Gifts and Flowers

• Online pre-orders are available through The Commencement Group and can be purchased by scanning this QR  or visiting the following link: https://www.thecommencementgroup.com/wwnhs/ 

• We strongly encourage pre-ordering. All pre orders will close the night before the event