Family and Friends

Information for guests attending a Midwestern University commencement ceremony.

Guest Information

All guests are welcome to attend.
Doors to the auditorium will open exactly 1 hour before the scheduled time of the ceremony. Guests will not be given access to the auditorium earlier.
Tickets are not required for attendance.

Etiquette and Photographs

Plan to be at the ceremony at least 30 minutes before the posted ceremony start time.
Please do not attempt to take photographs during the ceremony. The University has arranged for professional photographs by GradImages to be taken during the commencement ceremonies as each graduate receives their handshake with the University President.
Please remain in your seats for the duration of the ceremony. Please do not block the aisles or passageways by attempting to greet or take photos with graduates.
To assure that all graduates, their families, and friends may enjoy and view the ceremony, we ask that guests be considerate of one another when taking photographs.

Hotel Information

Select your preferred campus location for hotel accommodation information.

Glendale Hotel Information

Downers Grove Hotel Information

Requesting Special Accommodations

The Auditorium and Cardinal Hall have limited seating space for those in wheelchairs. Guests will be responsible to bring any special equipment (wheelchair, walker, etc.) they may need. Please register below for a reserved wheelchair seating space. Doors will open early to accommodate these guests into the auditorium.

Please select your campus and college to request special accommodations.

Downers Grove, IL campus:

Glendale, AZ campus:

Accessible Parking

Permanent spaces are designated for persons with disabilities.

Downers Grove Campus - If you have a person that would like to be dropped off near the entrances, please let the parking attendants know as you approach the Parking Garage.

Glendale Campus - There will be golf cart shuttles on the first floor of the parking garage assisting guests to the auditorium.

Campus Map/Directions

From our main entrance, campus signage will direct guests to our parking garage.
For Downers Grove, IL, the commencement ceremony is held in Cardinal Hall.
For Glendale, AZ, the commencement ceremony is held in the Auditorium.
For driving directions to campus, please select from the campus below.

Downers Grove, IL

Glendale, AZ

Contact Us

Select your campus location for contact information.

Questions about academics, banquets, and hooding ceremonies?

Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, phone: 630-515-6159

College of Pharmacy, Downers Grove, phone: 630-971-6417

College of Health Sciences, phone: 630-515-6388

College of Dental Medicine, phone: 630-515-7464

College of Graduate Studies, phone: 630-515-6175

Questions about regalia and diplomas?

Office of the Registrar
Phone: 630-515-7600
Email: ilregistrar@midwestern.edu

Questions about the ceremony and parking?

Office of Communications
Phone: 630-515-7333
Email: communications@midwestern.edu

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Questions about academics, banquets, and hooding ceremonies?

Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, phone: 623-572-3300

College of Pharmacy, Glendale, phone: 623-572-3500

College of Health Sciences, phone: 623-572-3600

College of Dental Medicine, phone: 623-572-3802

College of Optometry, phone: 623-572-3900

College of Veterinary Medicine, phone: 623-572-6360

College of Graduate Studies, phone: 623-572-3700

Questions about regalia and diplomas?

Office of the Registrar
Phone: 623-572-3325
Email: azregistrar@midwestern.edu

Questions about the ceremony and parking?

Office of Communications
Phone: 623-572-3353
Email: azevents@midwestern.edu

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