Commencement Archive

Submit Your Nominations for Commencement Speaker, Who Will Receive Honorary Degree, by December 2

November 22, 2022
The Office of the Provost is now accepting nominations for the recipient of an honorary degree that will be presented at Commencement in May 2023. The recipient will also speak at the Commencement ceremony.
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Volunteers Needed for PhD Hooding Ceremony

April 21, 2022
We are looking for greeters, ushers, assistants with regalia, and staff at the registration table. Approximate time of service requested would be from 1:30-6:30, along with a brief orientation a few days before the event.
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Volunteers Needed to Help with Stuart School of Business Commencement

April 19, 2022
We are looking for dedicated individuals to assist with the Stuart School of Business ceremony from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 14. Volunteers will receive a light breakfast, lunch, and a volunteer T-shirt, but this is not a paid position.
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Deadline Approaching to Complete Commencement Ceremony Response Form

February 10, 2022
Friday, February 18, 2022 is the last day to submit your Ceremony Response Form on time. Late submissions will not be guaranteed guest tickets at the ceremonies.
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Commencement Update: Virtual Grad Salute Details Now Available

March 15, 2021
Illinois Tech is hosting a virtual Graduate Salute for graduates who are interested in purchasing caps, gowns, tassels, diploma frames, alumni gear, or class rings. The university did not charge the graduation fee in the fall 2020 semester or the spring/summer 2021 semesters. Graduates are welcome to purchase any items they would like to help them celebrate this milestone achievement.
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Apply to be the 2020–2021 Student Commencement Speaker

March 11, 2021
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to address your graduating class at our upcoming virtual Commencement ceremony. Applications are due by Thursday, March 18.
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2021 Virtual Commencement Ceremony

February 16, 2021
After careful consideration, the Commencement Committee has made the difficult decision to host our 152nd Commencement ceremony virtually, on Saturday, May 15, 2021.
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Applications Being Accepted for the 2021 Undergraduate Student Commencement Speaker

January 26, 2021
To be considered, submit a copy of your resume and a draft of the speech you would like to present to Jackie McGhee in the Dean of Students Office.
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Updates on the Remainder of the Spring 2020 Semester

April 30, 2020
Our hope is that you are managing these challenges well. Our purpose today is to communicate a number of items that we hope will be of help and solace to you.
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Spring 2020 Graduation Application Deadline: Monday, February 3

January 28, 2020
The deadline to submit the Graduation Application for Spring 2020 through the myIIT portal is Monday, February 3, 2020.
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Commencement Archive

Submit Your Nominations for Commencement Speaker, Who Will Receive Honorary Degree, by December 2

Volunteers Needed for PhD Hooding Ceremony

Volunteers Needed to Help with Stuart School of Business Commencement

Deadline Approaching to Complete Commencement Ceremony Response Form

Commencement Update: Virtual Grad Salute Details Now Available

Apply to be the 2020–2021 Student Commencement Speaker

2021 Virtual Commencement Ceremony

Applications Being Accepted for the 2021 Undergraduate Student Commencement Speaker

Updates on the Remainder of the Spring 2020 Semester

Spring 2020 Graduation Application Deadline: Monday, February 3

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