Commencement Ceremony 

Thursday, May 22, 2025 @ 7:30 p.m.

Northern Illinois University Convocation Center

1525 West Lincoln Highway

DeKalb, IL  60115

General information

• There is ample seating; tickets are not required.

• Audience doors will open at 6:30 p.m.

• The ceremony usually lasts about 1 hour and 15 minutes.

• Bags will be checked as you enter the venue. Review the bag policy linked here. 

• Please note that NIU staff will send you back to your vehicle if you bring a bag that does not comply with their policy. 

• Review the NIU Convocation Center Prohibited Items list linked here. 

• No outside food or drink is permitted. 

• Guests and graduates may bring in one unopened 20 oz or smaller bottle of water. 

• The ceremony will be live-streamed on the D303 YouTube channel. 

• Grad Images will be on hand to take pictures of each graduate as they receive their diploma.