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Dear graduate,
In just a few months, DePaul will celebrate its 127th Commencement!
As a member of the Class of 2026, please review this email carefully for information about deadlines, the ceremony RSVP, reserving tickets, purchasing regalia, and other important commencement details.
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· January 26: Deadline to purchase regalia for pickup at Grad Fair
· March 1: Deadline to apply to be student speaker at your ceremony
· March 2: Grad Fair, Lincoln Park Student Center
· April 20: Deadline to…
o RSVP to commencement
o Purchase regalia
o Reserve tickets
· June 13-14: Commencement ceremonies
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Commencement Ceremony Schedule
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Saturday, June 13, 2026
- 8:00-11:00 am | Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media
- 1:30-4:00 pm | College of Communication / College of Education / The Theatre School
- 6:00-8:30 pm | College of Science and Health / School of Music
Sunday, June 14, 2026
- 8:00-10:30 am | Driehaus College of Business (undergraduate only)
- 1:00-3:30 pm | Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
- 6:00-8:30 pm | College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences / School of Continuing and Professional Studies
All June commencement ceremonies are held at the Wintrust Arena. Doors open to graduates and guests one hour before the start of each ceremony.
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Students graduating Fall 2025 through Summer 2026 are eligible to attend the June 2026 commencement ceremony.
All graduates who wish to attend their commencement ceremony must RSVP in Campus Connect. The deadline to RSVP is April 20.
To RSVP, please follow this path: Student Homepage > Advising, Progress and Graduation > RSVP for Commencement. Please note that the RSVP button will only be visible after you have applied for degree conferral.
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DePaul provides each graduating student with free general admission tickets. CDM students will receive 4 guest tickets; students in all other colleges will receive 5 guest tickets. By RSVP’ing to the ceremony in Campus Connect, you are reserving your guest tickets. Graduates do not need a ticket for commencement.
Tickets are physical and cannot be mailed. Tickets can be picked up at the Commencement Pickup event for your college, held at the end of Spring Quarter.
More information about tickets, distribution, and the availability of additional tickets will be shared later via email, Newsline, and the commencement website.
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To participate in your commencement ceremony, students are required to wear regalia, which can be purchased through Herff Jones. The deadline to order is April 20.
· Orders placed by January 26 will be available for pickup with no shipping fee at the new Grad Fair in March. Please select “Pick up at L.P. Grad Fair in March” at checkout.
· Orders placed after January 26 will be available for pickup with no shipping fee at the Commencement Pickup event for your college in Spring. Please select “Pick up at campus distribution in May/June ” at checkout.
· All orders are available to ship to your home for an additional shipping charge. Please select “Ship to home” at checkout.
Bachelor’s degree regalia includes a cap, gown, tassel and red stole. Master’s and doctoral degree regalia includes a cap, gown, tassel and hood. You are welcome to wear additional stoles and organization cords and decorate your cap for the ceremony. Refer to the Cap and Gown page on the commencement website for pricing and additional details.
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Graduating students (and family!) are invited to attend the Grad Fair on March 2, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm in the Lincoln Park Student Center. At the fair, you’ll see these and much more:
· Early cap and gown pickup from Herff Jones
· Alumni gear and graduation gifts from Barnes & Noble
· Pictures in your cap and gown with GradImages
· Legacy Cords and alumni benefits from Alumni Relations
· Career assistance from the Career Center
· Graduate admission information from around the university
· Raffles and giveaways!
Don’t want to wait until Spring to get your cap and gown? Order your regalia for pickup at the Grad Fair by January 26! Show off your graduation gear earlier by ordering ahead.
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Student Speaker Application
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DePaul University invites graduating students to convey a message of inspiration and encouragement, share common experiences and insights, and inspire fellow graduates to carry the DePaul tradition out into the world. Apply by March 1 for a chance to represent your graduating class at the commencement ceremony. For more information on how to apply, visit the Student Speaker Application page.
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For more detailed and up-to-date information, please visit DePaul’s commencement website. As the ceremony dates near, we will send important information directly to your DePaul email address. Follow the commencement Facebook page and Instagram account for additional updates and reminders. If you have any questions not addressed on the commencement website, please reach out to your college's commencement coordinator or email commencement@depaul.edu.
We look forward to celebrating your academic achievements and this special milestone with you at DePaul’s commencement ceremonies in June.
Sincerely,
Office of University Events
DePaul University
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*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.
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DePaul University
1 E. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL, 60604
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