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 10 8:00 pmFourth Presbyterian Church 126 E Chestnut Street, Chicago |
Commencement Ceremonies |
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Friday, December 14, 7:30 pmCarlson Gymnasium |
Saturday, May 11, 10:00 amCarlson Gymnasium Traditional undergraduate programs |
Saturday, May 11, 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 11, 7:00 pmAnderson Chapel North Park Theological Seminary |
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Cap, Gown, and Ticket Distribution; Rehearsals |
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Wednesday, December 12Regalia and Ticket Distribution Rehearsal |
Wednesday, May 8 — Traditional UndergraduateRegalia and Ticket Distribution |
Wednesday, May 8 — Graduate, School of Professional Studies, RN-to-BSN CompletionRegalia and Ticket Distribution |
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Friday, May 10 — SeminaryRegalia Distribution and Rehearsal Saturday, May 11Robing |
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Commencement Ceremony Live Streaming
For individuals 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.
Eligibility
Students completing degree requirements in December have the option to participate in the December ceremony or the following May. Students completing degree requirements in August have the option to participate in that December’s ceremony or the following May.
Cap and Gown
Students participating in the December 14, 2018 Commencement ceremony will receive their regalia and four tickets on December 12. Further details about the Distribution and Rehearsal events will be emailed closer to that date. The graduates keep all Commencement regalia.