DePaul University will host its annual commencement ceremonies the weekend of
June 14-15, 2025 at the
Wintrust Arena.
Key Dates & Deadlines
- April 30: Deadline to RSVP to commencement, purchase regalia through Herff Jones, and enter lottery for additional tickets
- May 7: Notice of lottery ticket results
- May 28-29: Commencement Pickup (Loop colleges)
- June 3-4: Commencement Pickup (Lincoln Park colleges)
- June 13: Baccalaureate Mass
- June 14-15: Commencement Ceremonies
Ceremony Schedule
Saturday, June 14, 2025
- Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media
8:00 - 10:30 a.m.
(Graduates and guests arrive at 7:00 a.m.)
- College of Communication, College of Education & The Theatre School
1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
(Graduates and guests arrive at 12:00 p.m.)
- College of Science and Health & School of Music
6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
(Graduates and guests arrive at 5:00 p.m.)
Sunday, June 15, 2025
- Driehaus College of Business
8:00 - 10:30 a.m.
(Graduates and guests arrive at 7:00 a.m.)
- Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
(Graduates and guests arrive at 12:00 p.m.) - College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences & School of Continuing and Professional Studies
6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
(Graduates and guests arrive at 5:00 p.m.)
Commencement Programs
Digital programs for the June commencement ceremonies will be available at the time of the ceremonies.
Ceremony Livestream
A livestream of the 2025 June commencement ceremonies will be available here at the time of the ceremony. Following the event, a recording will also be available.
Graduation Pictures
Following the 2025 ceremonies, GradImages will be reaching out to graduates directly with proofs of ceremony photos. Please check your DePaul and personal emails for communication from GradImages.
*Participating in the commencement ceremony is optional and does not equate to degree completion. It is a student's responsibility to review their Degree Progress Report to ensure they are on track to complete the requirements and verify their completion term. Students may apply for degree conferral in Campus Connect; please be aware that submitting an online application does not guarantee a degree will be granted from DePaul University. Additionally, regardless of participation at commencement, students will not receive a diploma until all outstanding financial obligations have been fulfilled. Students should contact their Academic Advisors and DePaul Central with questions.