SPS Convocation 2026
In-person Convocation
Convocation is a ceremony where students are recognized by their individual Northwestern school. During the ceremony, each individual SPS graduate is given recognition. The 2026 SPS Convocation took place on Saturday, June 13, 2026 in the Ryan Fieldhouse.
2027 dates will be announced soon.
Livestream
The 2026 in-person Convocation was available to livestream for remote viewing. The recording is available on the livestream page.
Virtual Convocation
Virtual Convocation is an opportunity for family and friends to celebrate the graduate, no matter the distance. The site features an address from SPS Dean Thomas Gibbons, Convocation speakers, and personalized content for each graduate. The 2026 SPS Virtual Convocation site went live on the evening of Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Northwestern University-wide Commencement
Commencement is the Northwestern University-wide ceremony where the graduating class is commemorated as a whole. The 168th Annual University-wide Commencement took place in-person on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at the United Center in Chicago.
2027 dates will be announced soon.
The University-wide Commencement website remains the key source of information for the graduation weekend schedule, family and guest content, accessibility information, and other frequently asked questions.
Questions?
Questions regarding the School of Professional Studies Convocation can be directed to spsconvocation@northwestern.edu.
Questions regarding Northwestern University Commencement can be directed to the Office of Graduation and Senior Year Experiences at graduation@northwestern.edu.