Commencement Timeline

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Important Dates and Deadlines for Graduating Students - CLASS OF 2025

DateItem
January 30Deadline to apply for graduation
March 5-7First composite photo sessions—all photos will take place from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. in room 760

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April 18

Deadline to order regalia. Find information and place your order on the Reglia page.

Late orders will incur additional fees and potentially not arrive in time for commencement.

TBD

Final Composite Photo Session

If you were not able to take your composite photo in the Fall or in March. This is the last opportunity to have your composite photo taken. All photos will be taken in the 6th Floor Student Lounge. 

April 30

Grad Fest 

Stop by Grad Fest in the lobby from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm to pick up your commencement tickets and a gift from the alumni association. 

May 17

Illinois Tech Commencement Opening Ceremony at Credit Union 1 Arena.

This is a ticketed event. Please contact ckcommencement@kentlaw.iit.edu to request tickets. 

May 182025 Chicago-Kent Commencement Ceremony will take place on Sunday, May 18, 2025, beginning at 2:30 p.m. at the University of Illinois Chicago’s Dorin Forum