Commencement

When it comes time to get ready for Commencement Day itself, here are the facts you need to make the most of the occasion.

Calendar

	May 2013
Baccalaureate Service	Friday, May 10, 8:00 pm Fourth Presbyterian Church 126 E Chestnut St Chicago IL 60611 Directions
Commencement: Traditional Undergraduates	Saturday, May 11, 10:00 am Carlson Gymnasium
Commencement: School of Adult Learning Graduate Programs	Saturday, May 11, 3:00 pm Carlson Gymnasium
Commencement: Seminary	Saturday, May 11, 7:00 pm Anderson Chapel

Tickets for Commencement

Due to space limitations, tickets are required for the May commencement ceremony at 10:00 am. Each graduate participating in the commencement ceremony will receive four tickets at rehearsal. We expect a capacity audience for this event. Doors to the Gymnasium, Hamming Hall, and Viking Café will open for ticket holders at 9:15 am. Tickets will not be required after 9:45 am. After 9:45 am, if space permits, ushers will seat guests without tickets.

A limited amount of seating will be available in Viking Café for viewing the ceremony on live video. This option may be advisable for people with small children or anyone who might find climbing the bleachers difficult.

Commencement Ceremony Live Streaming

For individuals who wish to participate in the Commencement ceremony virtually, a live-streaming video will be available at www.northpark.edu/live. Tune in to watch your graduates walk across the stage and join the social chat to share your comments and congratulations.

Eligibility

Students completing degree requirements in December have the option to participate in the December ceremony or the following May. Students completing degree requirements in August have the option to participate in that December's ceremony or the following May.  

Caps and Gowns

You indicated on your Graduation Application your gown size information. This information remains confidential and is used solely for placing the order. The cap, gown, hood, tassel, honor cords (if applicable) and commencement tickets will be distributed at commencement rehearsal. All commencement regalia is yours to keep.

Commencement Rehearsal

	May 2013
	Wednesday, May 8
Traditional undergraduates	Regalia distribution: 2:00 to 3:15 pm, Wikholm Lounge Rehearsal: 3:30 to 4:30 pm, Carlson Gymnasium
School of Adult Learning and all graduate programs	Regalia distribution: 4:00 to 5:15 pm, Wikholm Lounge Rehearsal: 5:30 to 6:30 pm, Carlson Gymnasium
North Park Theological Seminary	Regalia distribution and rehearsal: Friday, May 10, 10:00 am, Anderson Chapel Robing: Saturday, May 11, 6:00 pm, Olsson Lounge More details

Class Rings and Insignia Merchandise

You may purchase personalized announcements, diploma frames, or a class ring from Jostens.