Northwestern's own graduation site hadn't published a 2027 date as of this check. 2026's 168th Commencement was Sunday, June 14, at the United Center, with school Convocations June 12-15 on the Evanston campus.
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What’s confirmed
Northwestern University, in Evanston, IL, hadn’t published a 2027 date on its own graduation site as of this check. The 168th Commencement was Sunday, June 14, 2026, at the United Center in Chicago, with school Convocations running June 12-15, 2026, on the Evanston campus — shown here as the reference.
Two venues, one weekend
The single University-wide Commencement is held at the United Center in Chicago — the venue for the previous two graduating classes while Ryan Field on the Evanston campus undergoes reconstruction, per Northwestern’s own announcement. Each graduate’s own school Convocation, where they actually cross the stage, happens on the Evanston campus across a four-day stretch.
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Frequently asked questions
What's confirmed about 2027 Commencement?
Nothing yet — Northwestern's own graduation site hadn't published a 2027 date as of this check. The 2026 schedule is shown here as the reference.
Where is the University Commencement held?
The United Center, 1901 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60612 — the venue for the previous two graduating classes while Ryan Field on the Evanston campus undergoes reconstruction, per Northwestern's own announcement.
Where are the individual school ceremonies held?
Various venues across Northwestern's Evanston campus, over a four-day stretch (June 12-15, 2026) where each graduate actually crosses the stage.
Where does everyone stay for the weekend?
See [where to stay](/northwestern/where-to-stay) for the Evanston area, or [sold out, now what](/northwestern/sold-out-now-what) for downtown Chicago and Skokie.
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