Commencement
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Response
Out of concern for the health and safety of all members of the Huskie community, we will be following COVID-19 safety guidelines and the Restore Illinois Plan, and will NOT be hosting an in-person commencement ceremony in December.
Virtual ceremony times are listed below with information to register if you prefer to watch with your friends and families and have a live chat option with faculty and staff from your college. If you do not register and/or prefer to watch after the scheduled ceremony times, you will be able to access them via YouTube and we will update the website with those links no later than Monday, December 14.
We want to assure you, we will continue to keep in touch after fall 2020 commencement to invite all graduates back for an in-person commencement when we are able to bring large groups back to campus. Please make sure to update your personal email in the MyNIU and keep checking your student email and the website to keep updated.
Virtual Commencement Ceremonies
Doctoral Class of 2020 Ceremony
Sat., December 12 at 5 p.m.
Register to attend doctoral ceremony
May Class of 2020 Ceremony
Sun., December 13 at 10 a.m.
Register to attend May 2020 ceremony
Aug./Dec. Class of 2020 Ceremony
Sun., December 13 at 2 p.m.
Register to attend Aug./Dec. 2020 ceremony
Read our frequently asked questions for more information.
Welcome to the Alumni Family
Want to stay connected after graduation? Get involved with the NIU Alumni Association to connect with a network of more than 244,000 Huskies in Illinois and around the world.
- Fun events and volunteer activities.
- Professional networking opportunities.
- Other discounts and perks.
Share the Excitement
We have resources to help you share the excitement of graduation with your friends and family.
Spot Your Name!
Look yourself up on the graduation, Dean's and academic excellence lists.