Dear Illinois Tech Staff,

Illinois Tech’s 157th Commencement will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Credit Union 1 Arena, located at 525 South Racine Avenue in Chicago.

Chicago-Kent’s Commencement will follow on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at the Isadore and Sadie Dorin Forum—UIC Forum, located at 725 West Roosevelt in Chicago.

We need dedicated volunteers who can help us create an unforgettable day for our 2025–2026 graduates. If you are available, your support will make a real difference. Please complete our staff volunteer form by May 1. The form has more information regarding times and assignments. Staff are expected to consult the university’s volunteer time policy to ensure compliance with university regulations.

This is an important weekend for our entire community, and we encourage you to participate and support our graduates as they start the next chapter of their journey. It is important to our students and their families that we show our pride in our students and their accomplishments.

Sincerely,
Illinois Tech Commencement Committee