- Commencement is the name of the main graduation ceremony. It is attended by undergraduates and graduate students from all the schools on Northwestern's Evanston campus and is where the official conferring of degrees occurs. Commencement typically takes place (weather permitting) at Ryan Field.
- Convocation is the name for Weinberg College's own graduation ceremony (as well as those held by the other schools within Northwestern). At Convocation, each individual student graduating from the College is recognized by name. Weinberg College Convocation typically takes place at Welsh-Ryan Arena the day after Commencement.
- Baccalaureate is an interdenominational religious ceremony coordinated by the University Chaplain. It takes place in Alice Millar Chapel.
- Many departments sponsor celebrations for graduating students and their families, and other social events take place as well.
Arrangements for graduation ceremonies are made by the Office of Special Events (Scott Hall, Room 106, 491-3600). If you are a graduating senior with questions about graduation tickets, seating, caps, gowns, and so on, you should contact that office or take a look at the commencement webpage posted each spring quarter.
