September 22-23
Commencement Weekend in Chicago
Alumni Celebration
Friday, September 22
Details Coming Soon
Commencement
Saturday, September 23
NOW Arena
5333 Prairie Stone Pkwy
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Master's Check-in Time: 8:30 am
Master's Ceremony Start Time: 9:30 am
Bachelor's Check-in Time: 12:30 pm
Bachelor's Ceremony Start Time: 1:30 pm
RSVP Information
To RSVP, you must have either your Graduation Application submitted to the Student Records department or be enrolled in and only have your final course remaining, such as capstone, final certification, or demonstration teaching. If you don’t currently meet this requirement, wait to RSVP until the requirement is met.
Students who are enrolled in their final course may submit an email to commencement@wgu.edu with “Final Course” in subject line along with desired commencement ceremony.
For more information, review the Commencement Ceremony Participation Guidelines.
If you have any questions, please contact us at commencement@wgu.edu or by phone 385.428.2085.
Attention iOS users (iPhone/iPad): please use Chrome or Firefox browser to submit your ceremony RSVP form. If you use Safari (default iOS browser) to complete your RSVP form, you will receive a false application rejection message. If uncertain, please complete the ceremony RSVP form on a computer rather than your iOS device.
Chicago Commencement Deadlines:
- RSVP
Deadline: Friday, August 25
- Graduate Speaker Application
Deadline: Friday, August 11
- Anthem Singer Audition
Deadline: Friday, August 11
- Cap & Gown Ordering
Deadline: Friday, September 1
- Philanthropy Cord
- Spirit Necklace
Chicago Commencement Details:
- Commencement Guidebook Coming Soon
- Bachelor's Ceremony Program Coming Soon
- Master's Ceremony Program Coming Soon
Parking & Bag Policies
Information Coming Soon!
Hotel Discounts
Information Coming Soon!
Alumni Celebration in Chicago
Friday, September 22
Information Coming Soon!
Keynote Speaker
Information Coming Soon!
Bachelor's Ceremony Graduate Speakers
Information Coming Soon!
Master's Ceremony Graduate Speakers
Information Coming Soon!
National Anthem Singers
Information Coming Soon!
Frequently Asked Questions
Ceremony FAQs
Ceremony Participation & RSVP FAQs
Regalia FAQs
Philanthropy Cords FAQs
Letter of Invitation for Abroad & Commencement Announcements FAQs
Graduation Application & Diploma FAQs