Graduation Checklist

Follow these steps to stay on track to graduate.

Be sure to take lots of photos and videos to help share the excitement!

Graduation vs. Commencement

Graduation and commencement mean different things. Graduation means that you completed the requirements for your degree, and your diploma will be mailed to you. Commencement is the event that celebrates you finishing your degree. If you fill out an application to graduate by the published deadline, you'll be invited to commencement.

Contact Us

Convocation Center
1525 West Lincoln Highway
DeKalb, IL 60115
815-752-6800
commencement@niu.edu
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