Commencement

Midwestern University celebrates you as you get ready to begin your professional journey! We are so excited that you are joining Tomorrow's Healthcare Team!

Caring.  
Compassionate.  
Healthcare Professionals.

Commencement Schedules

Detailed commencement schedules for Glendale, AZ and Downers Grove, IL campuses can be found on the Commencement Schedule page.

Commencement Schedules

Upcoming Ceremonies

All commencement ceremonies will be livestreamed, please check back on the day of your ceremony for the livestream link. Please note that seating is first come first served. Remote viewing will be provided when we reach capacity.

Previous Ceremony Recordings

Downers Grove, IL Campus - Cardinal Hall

Wednesday, May 28, 2025:

• College of Graduate Studies, Downers Grove at 9:00 a.m. 
  Watch the CGS recording
  • Biomedical Sciences, Masters of Science in Precision Medicine, Precision Medicine Certificate, and Master of Public Health
• Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine at 12:00 p.m. 
  Watch the CCOM recording
• Chicago College of Optometry at 3:00 p.m.
  Watch the CCO recording

Thursday, May 29, 2025:

• College of Health Sciences, Downers Grove at 9:00 a.m.
  Watch the CHS recording
  • Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology
• College of Dental Medicine-Illinois at 12:00 p.m.
  Watch the CDMI recording
• College of Pharmacy, Downers Grove at 3:00 p.m.
  Watch the CPDG recording
   

Glendale, AZ Campus - Auditorium

Saturday, May 31, 2025:

• Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine at 9:00 a.m.
  Watch the AZCOM recording
• College of Dental Medicine-Arizona at 12:00 p.m.
  Watch the CDMA recording

Tuesday, June 3, 2025:

• College of Pharmacy, Glendale at 9:00 a.m.
  Watch the CPG recording
• Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine at 12:00 p.m.
  Watch the AZCPM recording
• College of Veterinary Medicine, Glendale at 3:00 p.m.
  Watch the CVM recording

Wednesday, June 4, 2025:

• College of Health Sciences, Glendale at 9:00 a.m.
  • Physician Assistant, Cardiovascular Science, Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, Graduate Nursing [Nursing Practice and Nurse Leadership in Global Health], and Occupational Therapy
    Watch the CHS-AZ recording
• College of Graduate Studies, Glendale at 12:00 p.m.
  Watch the CGS-AZ recording
• Arizona College of Optometry at 3:00 p.m.
  Watch the AZCOPT recording
   

Additional Information

Graduates can find important details—including cap and gown and diploma ordering—on the Graduate Information page.

Graduate Information
 

Information for family and friends of our graduates, including our new security policy, can be found on the Family and Friends page.

Family and Friends