2012 Convocation Schedule

Convocation takes place on Saturday, June 16th, at 11:30 a.m. at Ryan Field, 1501 Central Street, Evanston.

This year's speaker will be the Honorable Fay Hartog Levin ('70), 65th Ambassador of the United States to the Kingdom of the Netherlands (2009-2011). More about the speaker

Tickets are NOT required for Convocation.

Saturday, June 16th
10:30 a.m. Ryan Field gates open to guests of graduating seniors.
10:30 a.m. Graduates begin to line-up at Trienens Hall adjacent to Ryan Field in full graduation attire (caps and gowns.)

Please see “Students” section for processional details.
11:20 a.m. Graduates' procession from Trienens Hall into Ryan Field begins.
11:30 a.m. Ceremony begins. After several introductory speeches, students will be individually congratulated by the Dean and faculty from their major department on stage. Students will be seated by their majors.
1:30 p.m. Ceremony concludes.
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Students return to Trienens Hall to pick up diplomas and to return rental gowns.

Rain Plan

In the event of rain, the ceremony will be moved to Welsh-Ryan Arena/McGaw Memorial Hall adjacent to Ryan Field. Please check this page at 8 a.m. on Saturday morning for updates to handicap parking or other changes due to weather.

If the ceremony takes place outdoors but there is a chance for light showers, students will be issued clear rain ponchos but may not bring umbrellas to the ceremony. Guests in attendance may bring umbrellas in to the stadium.

E-Mail Alert Sign-Up

If you would like to receive e-mail notification regarding a change in location due to severe weather, please subscribe to our e-mail alert list by filling out the form below. A message will only be sent if the ceremony is being moved to the alternate location. Any alteration in plans will also be posted at www.weinberg.northwestern.edu/Convocation/ the morning of Convocation.




 

Contact

If you have any questions, please call 847-467-4124 or write events@wcas.northwestern.edu to contact a Convocation Coordinator.

May 9, 2012