Commencement
When it comes time to get ready for Commencement, here is the information you need to make the most of the occasion. North Park University holds graduation ceremonies in both December (end of Fall Semester) and May (end of Spring Semester) each year. Along with a graduation events calendar, below you’ll find information on regalia, class rings, tickets for commencement, and ceremony live-streaming.
Commencement Calendar
December Commencement
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May Commencement
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Baccalaureate Service |
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Friday, May 8, 8:00 pmFourth Presbyterian Church 126 E Chestnut Street, Chicago |
Commencement Ceremonies |
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Friday, December 11, 7:30 pmCarlson Gymnasium |
Saturday, May 9, 10:00 amCarlson Gymnasium Traditional undergraduate programs |
Saturday, May 9, 3:00 pmCarlson Gymnasium All graduate programs, School of Professional Studies, and School of Nursing RN-to-BSN degree-completion |
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Saturday, May 9, 7:00 pmAnderson Chapel North Park Theological Seminary |
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Cap, Gown, and Ticket Distribution; Rehearsals |
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Wednesday, December 9Regalia and Ticket Distribution Rehearsal |
Wednesday, May 6 — Traditional UndergraduateRegalia and Ticket Distribution |
Wednesday, May 6 — Graduate, School of Professional Studies, RN-to-BSN CompletionRegalia and Ticket Distribution |
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Friday, May 8 — SeminaryRegalia Distribution and Rehearsal Saturday, May 9Robing |
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Commencement Ceremony Live Streaming
For family and friends who wish to participate in the Commencement ceremony virtually, a live-streaming video will be available at www.northpark.edu/live. Tune in to watch your graduates walk across the stage and join the social chat to share your comments and congratulations.
Cap and Gown
Students participating in the May 9, 2020 Commencement ceremony will receive their regalia on Wednesday, May 6. Further details about the Distribution and Rehearsal events will be emailed closer to that date. The graduates keep all Commencement regalia.