Kellogg Convocation Ticketing

  • Stage 1 - April 1
    Ticketing Opens
    Waitlist Ticketing Opens

Order up to 5 guest tickets for Kellogg Convocation. Order here:

https://nugrad.universitytickets.com

Grads distribute the tickets to guests through the ticketing system via email or phone numbers. Tickets that are no longer needed can be returned to the waitlist pool. Selling convocation tickets is strictly prohibited.

Up to SIX additional tickets can be requested in the Waitlist tickets option.

  • Stage 2 - April 15
    Ticketing Closes
    Waitlist Tickets Stay Open

Ticketing Closes.

Waitlist ticket requests remain open. Waitlist ticket allocation begins based on demand.

Note: Unfortunately, it is not guaranteed that all waitlist requests will be fulfilled.

Graduates can also send tickets requests within the ticketing system to other graduates. A ticket swap channel will open on Slack.

  • Stage 3 - May 30
    Waitlist Ticket Requests Close
    Access to ticketing system still open

Waitlist ticket requests close.

No more waitlist requests can be made via the system after this date.

Graduates can continue to access the ticketing system to distribute tickets to friends and family, and send extra remaining tickets to other grads.

Slack channel ticket swaps continue to stay open.

TICKETING INFORMATION:

Tickets are required for all guests who wish to attend Kellogg's Convocation ceremony in Welsh-Ryan Arena.

Grads do not need a ticket.

All seats are general admission.

Accessibility requests can be placed within the ticketing system with your order.

Children 3 and under who will be sitting on a guest's lap do not need a ticket. Any child needing their own seat requires a ticket.

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Our Kellogg Convocation ticketing portal will open on Wednesday, April 1st.

  • Tickets are NOT first-come, first-served. There is no need to rush to the ticketing portal when it first opens
  • All eligible graduates will receive an email with detailed instructions on how to log in to the ticketing system to order tickets for friends and family.
  • Graduates do not need a ticket for the Kellogg Convocation ceremony.

The Northwestern Commencement ticketing portal will open on Wednesday, April 1st.

  • PLEASE NOTE: These ceremonies happen on the same day, Sunday, June 14th, 2026, but at DIFFERENT LOCATIONS and DIFFERENT TIMES.
  • Kellogg Convocation Ceremony: Sunday, June 14, 2026, 3:00 pm, Welsh-Ryan Arena, Evanston, IL.
  • The distance between the Northwestern Commencement Ceremony and the Kellogg Convocation Ceremony is approximately 20 miles that can take anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour an a half. See map directions here.

The Northwestern Regalia ordering portal will open on Tuesday, February 10th.

  • Regalia (cap, gown, tassel) is mandatory if a grad is participating in the ceremony.

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Northwestern Commencement is a separate ceremony from Kellogg Convocation, and you have the option to attend both - but keep in mind the distance between the United Center, Chicago, and Welsh-Ryan Arena, Evanston. See map directions here.

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