(Photo by Steve Woltmann/DePaul University)DePaul University is proud to announce the schedule for the upcoming commencement ceremonies for the 2024-2025 academic year. The College of Law commencement ceremony will be held at The Chicago Theatre. Ceremonies for all other colleges will be held at Wintrust Arena.
Detailed information about commencement will be sent to all eligible graduates during the fall and winter quarters. Please also visit the
commencement website for the most up-to-date information.
Ceremony Schedule
Saturday, May 24, 2025
College of Law
- 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Doors open at 7:00 a.m.)
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media
- 8:00 – 10:30 a.m. (Doors open at 7:00 a.m.)
College of Communication, College of Education and The Theatre School
- 1:00 – 3:30 p.m. (Doors open at 12:00 p.m.)
College of Science and Health and the School of Music
- 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. (Doors open at 5:00 p.m.)
Sunday, June 15, 2025
Driehaus College of Business (undergraduate only)
- 8:00 – 10:30 a.m. (Doors open at 7:00 a.m.)
Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
- 1:00 – 3:30 p.m. (Doors open at 12:00 p.m.)
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences and the School of Continuing and Professional Studies
- 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. (Doors open at 5:00 p.m.)
Tickets
DePaul provides each graduating student free general admission tickets. More information regarding tickets and a chance to enter the lottery for additional unclaimed guest tickets will be shared during the winter quarter.
Regalia
To participate in your commencement ceremony, a cap and gown are required. The Herff Jones ordering site will open early this year on October 15. 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.
Commencement Student Speaker
The submission form to apply to be the commencement student speaker for your ceremony will launch on Jan. 2. Until then, please consider applying. This is a great opportunity to speak on behalf of the Class of 2025 and to share what it means to be a Blue Demon.
What’s next?
As your graduation approaches, be on the lookout for more important information. The Office of University Events will share details about tickets, regalia ordering and the student speaker application via email to all eligible graduates and the commencement website.
*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.