Commencement

Regalia and ticket distribution

1:00–4:00 p.m. | December 8 | Johnson Center, room 325

Graduates will receive their cap, gown, hood, honor cords (if applicable), phonetic name card, and four guest tickets. Distribution times will be assigned by last name and emailed in advance.

No additional tickets will be available. Each attending graduate may invite guests only within their allotted ticket limit. Graduates seeking extras must obtain them from peers who do not need their complete set of tickets.

If desired, you may purchase personalized Commencement announcements, a diploma frame, or a class ring from Jostens.

Commencement rehearsal

More information to come.

Commencement ceremony

4:00 p.m. | Friday, December 12 | North Park Gymnasium

Graduates should arrive in full regalia by 3:00 p.m. and assemble in the lower-level hallway near the former bookstore. Each graduate receives four guest tickets. Guests may enter 45 minutes before the ceremony.

Commencement procedures

Name pronunciation
To ensure your name is announced correctly during the ceremony, please follow the instructions emailed from Tassels to record your phonetic name pronunciation. This step is required for all graduates attending.

Accommodations
Guests needing accommodations may contact graduation@northpark.edu. Graduates requiring accommodations should contact ADA@northpark.edu.

Professional photography
GradImages are the professional photographers who will take photos at Commencement. Since professional photographs will be available, family members and guests are encouraged to remain in their seats, relax and enjoy the ceremony. Here’s what’s included:

• GradImages will take a candid photograph of you at your special moment of recognition.
• You’ll receive a free proof of this photo via email within 5 to 7 days following the ceremony.
• You may place orders at GradImages.com once your PIN number has been provided to you via email or your proofs are received through the mail.
• Orders may also be placed by phone at (800) 261-2576 or 001-641-472-8000 (outside the United States and Canada), or by mail using the order card included with your mailed proofs.
• Upon receipt of your order, you can expect photos to be mailed to you within 5 to 7 days.

Live stream video
For family members or friends who are unable to attend, a live streaming video of the ceremony will be available at http://www.northpark.edu/live.

Parking
All campus parking lots will be open during Distribution, Rehearsal, and Commencement. Please see the attached Campus Map for all parking lot locations.

Diplomas and transcripts

Diplomas are mailed after all grades are submitted, administrative requirements are complete, and degree conferral is finalized. Learn more about diplomas and graduated status.

Transcripts may be requested at any time through the National Student Clearinghouse Transcript Services.

North Park University does not keep copies of diplomas on file. Replacement diplomas may be ordered through the University for $35 by completing the Diploma Reorder Request Form and returning it to Student Services. All requests must be submitted in writing and include your legal name. If you have an outstanding balance, processing may be delayed.