CONGRATULATIONS 2021 GRADUATES!
Weinberg college Convocation information
Date: June 13, 2021
Weinberg College's 2021 Convocation will be held on Sunday, June 13 at 9:00 a.m at Ryan Field, 1501 Central Street, Evanston. More details on the schedule and other information will be available soon. Please direct any questions to wcas-events@northwestern.edu.
- This will be a ticketed event, and each graduate will be able to invite at least two guests to join them in the stadium.
- Safety measures will be in place in accordance with CDC, Illinois, and Cook County We will limit attendance, maintain physical distance, require masks for all attendees, and strongly encourage attendees to be vaccinated and/or tested before the event.
- All graduates must wear caps and gowns if attending the in-person ceremony. Please be sure to order your cap and gown by May 2 at this link. Students who plan to attend remotely may also order regalia.
- Graduates will be given a diploma cover at the ceremony. Diplomas will be mailed in August to the graduate's permanent address as it is listed in CAESAR. Please check CAESAR to ensure your permanent address is correct. No diplomas will be available on June 13.
- Convocation will be streamed live. Students can find the link on the Weinberg College homepage or on the personal graduation pages. More information is below.
The 163rd Annual Commencement information
Date: June 14, 2021
More information regarding the format of the 163rd Annual Commencement will be released as Northwestern continues to comply with state and federal recommendations for events.
Commencement Updates for the Class of 2021 and Graduates of 2020
Personalized Webpages
All graduating students will receive an email before graduation with a shareable link to their personalized webpage.
Student pages feature the following:
- The recorded livestream of the 163nd Northwestern University commencement ceremony
- An acknowledgement of academic achievements, including degrees, majors, and honors
- Special materials to help share achievements with family and friends on social media
Social Media
#NU2021 – use/search for all things related to graduation for students, faculty, staff, family, friends, etc.
#WCAS2021 – Weinberg College alumni, faculty, and staff will use this hashtag to tweet advice and congratulatory messages to grads.
@Weinberg College – follow us and tag us on Twitter and use the hashtags above.
Department and Program Virtual Events
Several of our departments and programs may host events to recognize and congratulate students. Check with your department or program for details.
Watch last year's virtual 2020 Commencement here.
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