College of Law Graduation

Class of 2023

The class of 2023 ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at the NIU Holmes Student Center - Carl Sandburg Auditorium in DeKalb.

Schedule of Events

  • 1 p.m. - doors open.
  • 1 p.m. - graduates arrive and check-in at the Capitol Room.
    • Do not bring any valuable personal items with you.
  • 1:45 p.m. - Graduates line up in alphabetical order.
  • 2 p.m. - Processional begins. Watch the ceremony's livestream.
  • 4 p.m. - Brief reception in the Duke Ellington Ballroom.

Additional Information

  • Regalia pick begins on Monday, April 24 at 8:30 a.m. from the Career Office (Swen Parson 280).
  • Note: You must pick up your regalia before Friday, April 28 (in case we need to reorder for any reason). If you can't come to pick it up, you may have someone pick it up for you but must email jmahoney@niu.edu and lhoebing@niu.edu. We will not release the regalia without previous notice from you.
  • No tickets are required.
  • Regalia (gown, tam, hood) will be yours to keep and do not need to be returned.
  • Masks are optional.
  • Lodging in DeKalb:
    • A discounted group rate of $71 plus tax is available at the NIU Holmes Student Center Hotel. Please call 815-753-1444 and ask for the "NIU Law Commencement" rate. Rooms will be held until May 6
    • A list of other hotel options was also provided to students in an email.
  • Diploma dimensions are 13 inches by 16 inches.

Photographer and Streaming Video

A professional photographer will be present during the ceremony to take pictures of all graduates receiving their degrees. You will be given the opportunity to purchase your photograph at a later date.

Watch the ceremony’s livestream beginning at 2 p.m.

For any questions related to commencement, please contact Melody Mitchell at mmitchell@niu.edu.