CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES!
Weinberg college Convocation information
Weinberg College's 2023 convocation will be held on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at 9:00 a.m at Ryan Field, 1501 Central Street, Evanston. Please direct any questions to wcas-events@northwestern.edu.
Watch the livestream of THE Convocation here on June 11, 2033
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Key Details
- When and Where: Convocation at Ryan Field begins at 9:00 a.m., June 11, 2023. There is some parking at Ryan Field. In addition, shuttles from the main campus start at 7:30 a.m. Doors open at 8:00 a.m. Graduates will check-in at Trienens Hall at Ryan Field to receive your reader card (how our readers will call your name on stage). Guests will enter through gates S, T, M, N, and Q. Please arrive no later than 8:45 a.m. to ensure you are there in time for the start of the celebration.
- Prepare for the Weather: The celebration is in Ryan Field, which is an outdoor venue. You and your guests should prepare for the weather by bringing sunscreen or rain gear. In the case of rain, we remain outside. In case of severe weather, we will communicate through the Weinberg College convocation website and/or at site locations.
- Emergency Messaging: To opt-in to the RAVE system to receive emergency messaging, text “AlertNU” to 226787. This will subscribe you for 365 days. You can opt out at any time by texting “STOP” to the same number. The RAVE emergency messaging system will alert you to any campus emergencies.
- Stage-crossing: Graduates will cross the stage and hear their name read as they are congratulated by the Dean. Professional photographs will be taken of each student on stage. Photography information will be emailed and posted to this page after the event.
- Diploma: Diplomas will not be available on June 11. 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.
- Speaker: The 2023 Convocation will be announced in the Spring.
- Reception: All graduates and their guests are invited to the Weinberg College Graduation Reception immediately following Convocation from 1-3pm at the Norris East Tent.
- Share your experiences: Share on Instagram and Twitter with #NU2023 and use @Weinberg College to follow us and tag us on Twitter.
- Live stream: for those students and guests unable to join us in person, we will be live streaming the ceremony. You will soon receive a personalized link to your graduation page to share with others which will include the live stream. We will also make the live stream available at our convocation website.
Download the Commencement App
The Graduation Weekend 2023 Guidebook will be published in the Spring. On your mobile device, enable push notifications so you can get the most up-to-date information about events, ceremonies, and start time reminders. Connect to the Guidebook on any device.
RegaliaRegalia that was not picked up by Friday, June 9 at 2 p.m. will be available for pickup and pay on site at Ryan Field before the ceremony at Gate K.
Double Check Your Convocation TicketsThere will be an information desk at the venue if you do not have a device to display your tickets. One device can be used to display all tickets for scanning. If you have questions about your tickets, please contact the Commencement Office.
Parking and TransportationOnce you are on campus, some parking is available at Ryan Field. Please see the Commencement Guidebook App for details or the Commencement website. If you park on campus, there will be campus shuttles that traverse a 7-stop loop north on Sheridan from campus to Ryan Field. Shuttles begin one hour prior to Ryan Field event start times. Plan travel time accordingly - shuttles take longer with stops and traffic on this day.
If you have any questions about Weinberg College convocation, please contact wcas-events@northwestern.edu. Once again, congratulations on your achievement, and we look forward to celebrating with you.
Convocation Photography
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