Join us in celebrating the culture, heritage, and achievements of Â鶹´«Ã½'s students at our End-of-Year Celebrations. All members of the Â鶹´«Ã½ community are welcome to attend.
CIC Community Honors and the End-of-Year Celebrations are due by 9 a.m. on May 4. Please note that there are two separate forms that must be filled out. The Baccalaureate Concert does not require registration.
Campus Inclusion & Community Celebrations
CIC Community Honors | May 29
Friday, May 29, 2026
Time: 4:00 to 7:00 PM
Location: Evanston Campus
CIC Community Honors is a drop-in celebration hosted by Campus Inclusion & Community to recognize the achievements of Â鶹´«Ã½’s graduating students.
Students may stop by anytime during the event to enjoy light bites and refreshments, take photos in the photo booth, connect with the Â鶹´«Ã½ Alumni Association, and enjoy student performances throughout the event. If you register for a CIC stole, you can also pick it up during the event.
This event is open to all Â鶹´«Ã½ graduates in the Class of 2026.
Registration is required by 9 a.m. on Monday, May 4, and exact location details will be emailed to registered students.
Native American and Indigenous Community Celebration | May 18
Monday May 18, 2026
Time: 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Location:
Join Multicultural Student Affairs and the Office of Community Enrichment for the Native American and Indigenous Community Celebration. This annual event honors the contributions, culture, and accomplishments of Native and Indigenous students, faculty, staff, and community members at Â鶹´«Ã½. This celebration is open to all members of the Â鶹´«Ã½ community.
NU Moon Reception | May 30
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Time: 5:00 to 7:00 PM
Location: , Louis Room
As we conclude the end of Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American (APIDA) heritage month and the 2025-2026 academic year, join us for our end-of-the-year celebration. The NU Moon Reception is a celebration of the APIDA community's accomplishments and culture on campus featuring Multicultural Student Affairs, the Asian American Studies Program, alumni, and most importantly, the student community! Let us revisit our past, reflect on the present, and envision the future together. This celebration is open to all members of the Â鶹´«Ã½ community.
Fruits of Our Success: A SWANA/MENA Farewell | June 7
Sunday, June 7, 2026
Time: 4:00 to 6:00 PM
Location:
In the words of Lebanese American poet Khalil Gibran, "Education sows not seeds in you, but makes your seeds grow.” Join Multicultural Student Affairs and the Â鶹´«Ã½ Alumni Association as we celebrate the fruits of success sown by the seeds of Â鶹´«Ã½'s students. This farewell to the academic year honors the accomplishments, contributions, and cultures of SWANA and MENA communities as well as the seeds fertilized by a Â鶹´«Ã½ education. This celebration is open to all members of the Â鶹´«Ã½ community.
Lavender Toast | June 11
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Time: 5:30 to 7:30 PM
Location: , Louis Room
Join the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center and the Â鶹´«Ã½ Alumni Association at this bookend experience at Â鶹´«Ã½ to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community! A space of love, joy and acknowledgment, Lavender is a time to celebrate you in your fullness. This celebration is open to all members of the Â鶹´«Ã½ community.
The Journey of Our Years | June 12
Friday, June 12, 2026
Time: 2:30 to 3:30 PM
Location:
The Journey of Our Years, or The JOY, is an annual celebration hosted by the Â鶹´«Ã½ Alumni Association and Multicultural Student Affairs that honors the excellence, resilience, and culture of Â鶹´«Ã½’s Black community. This celebration is open to all members of the Â鶹´«Ã½ community.
Un Aplauso | June 12
Friday, June 12, 2026
Time: 7:30 to 8:30 PM
Location:As the academic year draws to a close, Â鶹´«Ã½ Alumni Association and Multicultural Student Affairs invites you to Un Aplauso. This event is a reception dedicated to recognizing student accomplishments through reflection, performance, and celebrating everyone who was a part of those accomplishments—un aplauso pa todos. This celebration is open to all members of the Â鶹´«Ã½ community.
Baccalaureate Concert | June 12
Friday, June 12, 2026
Time: 5:00 to 6:00 PM
Location: Alice Millar Chapel
The Baccalaureate Concert offers a wide variety of music celebrating the richness of cultural life at Â鶹´«Ã½. From Bach and Gabrieli to Rodgers and Hammerstein, families can enjoy memorable performances by the Baccalaureate Choir & String Ensemble and the Millar Brass Quartet in the acoustical and visual splendor of Alice Millar Chapel. This celebration is open to all members of the Â鶹´«Ã½ community.
No tickets are required.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I request a stole?
All stoles will only be distributed at the CIC Community Honors event. Pre-registration is required before Monday, May 4, 2026 at 9:00 AM CST.
Can I wear my stole to any of the End-of-Year Celebrations and/or Commencement events?
Yes, you can wear your stole to any and all events taking place after May 30.
I will not be able to attend the CIC Community Honors to pick up a stole, can I still receive a stole?
The stoles are distributed at the CIC Community Honors celebration and are ordered based on the number of students registered to pick up. Please contact belonging@northwestern.edu to see if stole pick-up is an option.
I missed the registration deadline for stoles; can I still participate in the End-of Year Celebration(s)?
Yes, you can still join the celebrations! Stoles are only given out at the CIC Honors event. If you missed the deadline, you’re still welcome at all other events. Just make sure to RSVP—links are listed above for each one.
Can I bring guests? How many?
We encourage you to invite friends, family, and community to celebrate with you.
What will seating be like for the events?
All events will have open seating.
What is the dress code for the events?
There is no official dress code for these celebrations. You are welcome to wear traditional/ethnic, professional, and/or casual clothes. Whatever is comfortable for you—come as you want to.
I am a Â鶹´«Ã½ staff/faculty/student/alum. Can I attend the celebration?
Yes, our events are open to all Â鶹´«Ã½ community members. Any guest who would like to attend, can register for any and all events using the links above.
Campus Religious Centers Celebrations
Â鶹´«Ã½ is privileged to have a rich spiritual community adjacent to the Evanston campus dedicated to serving Â鶹´«Ã½ students, faculty, and staff. Â鶹´«Ã½'s campus religious partners operate in their own centers and are supported by affiliated nonprofits. Visit the Religious & Spiritual Life page for more information.
Â鶹´«Ã½ Hillel
Friday, June 12, 2026 | Shabbat Services & Shabbat Dinner
Time:
- 6:00 PM: Shabbat Services
- 7:00 PM: Shabbat Dinner
Location:
Monday, June 15, 2026 | Open House Bagel Brunch
Time: Noon to 3 PM
Location:
For more information, visit the .
Sheil Catholic Center
Wednesday, May 26, 2026 | ¡Vamos!
Time: 7:30 to 9:00 PM
Location:
Calling all graduating students! Join us for this year’s installation of Vamos, a Sheil send-off, for all students who are moving on to the next chapter of life. On Tuesday, May 26, we come together to celebrate accomplishments, offer words of encouragement for “the real world,” and reflect on the time spent here on this campus. Whether you’re beginning a new career or continuing your education, our hope is that you will continue to seek God’s direction for what’s next, while knowing that you always have a home at Sheil. We'll gather with appetizers at 7:30 p.m., and the program will finish by 9 p.m.
Saturday, June 13, 2026 | Graduation Mass and Reception
Time: 6:30 PM
Location:Graduation Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, June 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Sheil Catholic Center, Evanston. Mass will be followed by a reception.