North Central College graduates at Commencement.

Commencement 2024

Weekend Schedule Frequently Asked Questions Commencement Brochure

Commencement 2024 Recap and Photos

On May 5, North Central College’s 159th Commencement brought together students, faculty, staff, alumni, trustees, family and guests to celebrate in the College’s Residence Hall/Recreation Center. The Class of 2024 comprised 698 graduates — 535 bachelor's degree candidates and 163 master's candidates — representing 27 different states and 17 different countries and territories. Read More

Commencement 2024 Photos

Watch Commencement 2024

The full 2024 North Central College Commencement Ceremony video is available here and on the North Central College YouTube channel.

Commencement Highlights

Check out these highlights of some of the most memorable moments from Commencement:

Processional

Student Speaker Tahbata Montserrat Zuniga Diaz '24

Commencement Address by Dr. Eboo Patel

Watch Ceremony videos below

Baccalaureate

https://youtube.com/live/yU_5uJOAFXs?feature=share

Cardinal First Pinning Ceremony

https://youtube.com/live/Wr14Q4-UN5U?feature=share

College Scholars Honors Program Cording Ceremony

https://youtube.com/live/B_J8V4Cxy-Q?feature=share

Masters Hooding Ceremony

https://youtube.com/live/ERAAb14YyA0?feature=share

MOT Pinning Ceremony

https://youtube.com/live/XHNh09T16Z4?feature=share

Commencement Resources

Flower ordering

Parking Map

Spanish Translation Headsets Available

Where To Stay/Hotel Partners

Class Gift 2024

Alumni Resources

Even after graduation, you're still an important part of the North Central family. We welcome you back on campus anytime, especially during Homecoming and other annual alumni events. Once a Cardinal, always a Cardinal.