Guest Information
Review guest information, security policy, guidelines, parking, and special accommodations for commencement, white coat, and other special events.
Guest Information for Special Events
Midwestern University welcomes you to attend commencement, white coat ceremonies, and other special events.
Plan Your Visit
Find important information to help you prepare for attending a special event at Midwestern University.
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| Special Accommodation Requests: | Choose your campus below to request special accommodations for commencement and white coat ceremonies. Doors will open early to accommodate these guests into the auditorium. |
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Security Policy
Please review the policies and guidelines we have established to enhance our safety and security practices at all on-campus special events. Please incorporate additional time into your planning.
Security Screening Process
All students/graduates, faculty, and guests, as well as employees and vendors, will be subject to walking through a security screening process.
Clear Bag Policy and Security Inspection
Note: All bags are subject to inspection.
Permitted Items
Guests may bring any of the following:
- All clear tote bags - plastic, vinyl, or PVC that do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12”. All contents must be visible. Bags may be hand-carried or have a shoulder strap. This includes fanny packs, backpacks, or sling bags.
- Cell phones (placed on silent)
- Flower bouquets (must not obstruct the view of others)
- Medically necessary items, including diaper bags that accompany infants.
- One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc)
- Small clutch purses (4.5 by 6.5 inches)
- Umbrellas
- Water bottles (unopened/sealed)
Prohibited Items
Please note that the following are not permitted at Midwestern University commencement ceremonies:
- Aerosol and other pressurized canisters and sprays
- Alcohol
- All weapons of any kind or items that could be used as a weapon (knives, brass knuckles, metal chains, sharp metal objects, pepper sprays, bullets, stun guns, etc.)
- Any and all items/controlled substances that are illegal at the city, county, State, and/or Federal level or deemed suspicious due to quantity or uniqueness
- Any other item deemed by security to be inappropriate for the event or a threat to public safety
- Balloons, filled or unfilled
- Banners, signs, or flags
- Beach balls, skateboards, roller blades, roller shoes
- Bicycles, skateboards, roller skates, and scooters
- Cameras with detachable lenses greater than 10", GoPros, video cameras, and tripods
- Cigarettes and e-cigarettes
- Confetti cannons
- Coolers or large containers
- Drones
- Fireworks / Pyrotechnics of any kind
- Flammable liquids, unauthorized chemicals
- Food or drink (outside of items described in the “Permitted Items” section)
- Laser pointers, glow sticks, or flashbulbs
- Mace, pepper spray, or similar chemical spray
- Megaphones
- Noise-makers of any kind (such as air horns, cowbells, etc.)
- Objects that can be used as projectiles
- Paint (any type or form)
- Torches and other open flames
- Unapproved pamphlets, handouts, signs, etc.
- Wagons and carts
Requesting Special Accommodations
Downers Grove Campus Special Accommodations
Cardinal Hall has limited seating space for those in wheelchairs. Guests will be responsible to bring any special equipment (wheelchair, walker, etc.) they may need. Doors will open early to accommodate these guests into the auditorium. Choose your college below to request special accommodations.
Glendale Campus Special Accommodations
The Auditorium has limited seating space for those in wheelchairs. Guests will be responsible to bring any special equipment (wheelchair, walker, etc.) they may need. Doors will open early to accommodate these guests into the auditorium. Choose your college below to request special accommodations.
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