Celebrations
Class of 2025 - Events For Prospective Graduates
Celebrations are events surrounding Commencement and Convocations that seek to recognize aspects of the Northwestern experience.
Senior Formal
Saturday, February 22, 2025
7PM - 11PM
Artifact Events
Join us for an unforgettable night of celebration at the 2025 Senior Formal! On Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM at Artifact Events in Ravenswood, Chicago, celebrate your senior year in style. Enjoy an evening of dancing, music, delicious food, and capturing memories with friends. This will be a night to remember!
Please note, this event is only for undergraduate seniors.
March Back Through The Arch
Friday, June 13, 2025
6:30PM - 7:30PM
Deering Meadow
Just as March Through the Arch was a symbolic start to your Northwestern career, March Back Through the Arch is the bookend. Meet at Deering Meadow to march the reverse of the original path with your friends and classmates.
Please note, this event is only for undergraduate seniors and their families and guests.
Baccalaureate
Sunday, June 15, 2025
5PM-6PM
Pick-Staiger Concert Hall
Baccalaureate is a multi-faith and multicultural celebration honoring a diversity of spiritualities, philosophies, and cultures at Northwestern. Hosted by Religious & Spiritual Life, the one-hour ceremony features intentions, reflections, prayers, and music by graduating students. Staff will offer words of blessing and sending as a part of the celebration. Honoring the collective culmination of memories at Northwestern, all graduating students and their guests are welcome to attend.
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Graduating Students Reception
Sunday, June 15, 2025
7PM - 9PM
Northwestern Lakefront
All graduates and their guests are invited to the Graduating Students Reception. Join us for a relaxed and memorable evening celebrating your achievements with friends and family.
Fireworks
Sunday, June 15, 2025
8:45PM - 9:00 PM
Northwestern Lakefront
Graduates and their guests are invited to a special fireworks display in honor of the Class of 2025. Join us at the Lakefill for a breathtaking show, brought to you by Pyrotecnico, as we celebrate this milestone.