Commencement
Midwestern University congratulates you as you begin the next step in your professional journey.
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.
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.
Additional Information
Graduates can find important details—including cap and gown and diploma ordering—on the Graduate Information page.
Information for family and friends of our graduates, including our new security policy, can be found on the Family and Friends page.
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
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
Additional Information
Previous Ceremony Recordings
May & June 2026 recordings
Thursday, May 28, 2026:
- College of Health Sciences, Downers Grove at 9:00 a.m.
- Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology
- Watch the CHS-IL recording
- View the CHS-IL Commencement Program
- College of Graduate Studies, Downers Grove at 12:00 p.m.
- Biomedical Sciences, Master of Science in Precision Medicine, Precision Medicine Certificate, and Master of Public Health
- Watch the CGS-IL recording
- View the CGS-IL Commencement Program
- Chicago College of Optometry at 3:00 p.m.
Friday, May 29, 2026:
- Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine at 9:00 a.m.
- College of Pharmacy, Downers Grove at 12:00 p.m.
- College of Dental Medicine-Illinois at 2:30 p.m.
Monday, June 1, 2026:
- Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine at 9:00 a.m.
- College of Dental Medicine - Glendale at 12:00 p.m.
- College of Health Sciences - Glendale at 3:00 p.m.
- Speech-Language Pathology, Physician Assistant, and Occupational Therapy
- Watch the CHS recording
- View the CHS-AZ SLP PA OT Commencement Program
Tuesday, June 2, 2026:
- College of Pharmacy - Glendale at 9:00 a.m.
- Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine at 12:00 p.m.
- College of Veterinary Medicine at 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026:
- Arizona College of Optometry at 9:00 a.m.
- College of Graduate Studies - Glendale at 12:00 p.m.
- Biomedical Sciences, Masters of Science in Precision Medicine, Precision Medicine Certificate, and Master of Public Health
- Watch the CGS-AZ recording
- View the CGS-AZ Commencement Program
- College of Health Sciences - Glendale at 3:00 p.m.
- Cardiovascular Science, Physical Therapy, Graduate Nursing (D.N.P. & M.S.N. [Nurse Leadership])
- Watch the CHS-AZ CVSP PT Nursing recording
- View the CHS-AZ CVSP PT Nursing Commencement Program