Commencement

Midwestern University congratulates you as you begin the next step in your professional journey.

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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.

2024 Commencement Schedules

Upcoming Ceremonies

All commencement ceremonies will be livestreamed, please check back on the day of your ceremony for the livestream link.

Downers Grove, IL Campus - Cardinal Hall

Wednesday, May 22, 2024:

  • College of Graduate Studies, Downers Grove at 9:00 a.m.
    • Biomedical Sciences, Precision Medicine, and Public Health
  • Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine at 12:00 p.m.
  • Chicago College of Optometry at 3:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 23, 2024:

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

Glendale, AZ Campus - Auditorium

Wednesday, May 29, 2024:

  • Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine at 9:00 a.m.
  • Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine at 12:00 p.m.
  • College of Veterinary Medicine at 3:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 30, 2024:

  • College of Dental Medicine, Glendale at 9:00 a.m.
  • College of Pharmacy, Glendale at 12:00 p.m.
  • Arizona College of Optometry at 3:00 p.m.

Friday, May 31, 2024:

  • College of Health Sciences, Glendale at 9:00 a.m.
    • Cardiovascular Science, Graduate Nursing, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, and Speech-Language Pathology
  • College of Graduate Studies, Glendale at 12:00 p.m.
    • Biomedical Sciences, Precision Medicine, and Public Health

Additional Information

Helpful information for our graduates can be found on the Graduate Information page.

Graduate Information
 

Information for family and friends of our graduates can found on the Family and Friends page.

Family and Friends

Watch Your Ceremony

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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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