Commencement
Find Midwestern University commencement information, including graduation ceremony dates, schedules, locations, livestreams, tickets, and graduate resources.
Commencement Ceremony Information
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.
Graduate and Guest 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.
Contact Information for Downers Grove, IL Campus
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
Contact Information for Glendale, AZ Campus
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
Campus Maps & Directions
Previous Ceremony Recordings
May, June & August 2026 recordings
Downers Grove Commencement Recordings
Thursday, August 27, 2026:
- College of Health Sciences at 9:30 a.m.
- Clinical Psychology and Physician Assistant
- Watch the August 2026, CHS-IL recording
- View the August 2026, CHS-IL Commencement Program
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.
Glendale Commencement Recordings
Thursday, August 20, 2026:
- College of Health Sciences at 9:30 a.m.
- Clinical Psychology, Physical Therapy, Nurse Anesthesia and Graduate Nursing
- Watch the August 2026 CHS-AZ recording
- View the August 2026, CHS-AZ Commencement program
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