Graduation

Oakton's commencement ceremony is a celebration of your hard work and dedication. It's an opportunity to mark a milestone in your educational journey. 

Graduation culminates your years of study, hard work, and perseverance. It formally recognizes your achievements and gives your friends, family, and support groups a chance to celebrate you.

Fall 2024, summer 2024 and spring 2025 graduates are welcome to walk in the ceremony, which takes place on Monday, May 12 at the Rosemont Theater. The ceremony begins at 7 p.m.

2,109 Degrees and certificates earned by the Class of 2024
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The Dates

Check back periodically as we will make updates to this page the closer you get to graduation. We will have live-streaming information included here as well.

The Details

Hey there grad! Congrats on your major accomplishment. Here’s your checklist for an amazing event.

Apply to graduate by February 14

All students who plan to graduate in spring of 2025 must apply to graduate in myOakton. Even if you do not plan to attend the ceremony, if you want to graduate with your degree or certificate, you must submit an application to graduate. Questions? Contact Registrar Services: registrarservices@oakton.edu.

If you already applied and successfully graduated in fall or summer 2024, you do not need to do this step to participate in the ceremony—you’re good to go!

During the ceremony

We use a tool called Tassel to display your name and credential on a screen as you walk across the stage and ensure that your name is pronounced correctly. You’ll also have the opportunity to upload a photograph that will be shown on the screen as you cross the stage!

Get Your Professional Headshot

Take a free professional headshot on February 13 (DP) or February 19 (SK) to upload in Tassel.

Order Your Cap and Gown

All commencement participants are required to wear an academic cap and gown
provided for free by the College. Order your cap and gown by March 9. Keep an eye out for instructions in your email.

Write Your Name

Write and record your name in Tassel. You’ll receive more information about this via email.

Pick Up Your Cap and Gown

Pick up your cap and gown and tickets between April 30 and May 9. Pickup locations are: Student Life and Campus Inclusion, Room 1530 (Des Plaines) or A130 (Skokie)

Send Invitations

Invite your friends and family to attend and celebrate with you. Each student will receive five event tickets.

We are proud to celebrate your student at Oakton’s commencement ceremony on Monday, May 12 at 7 p.m.

Parking

Parking at the event venue, Rosemont Theatre, will be free thanks to a generous donation by the Student Government Association.

Doors

Doors will open at 6 p.m. The ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. and last approximately one and a half hours.

Seating

There is not reserved seating at the venue, but there will be plenty of room for everyone!

Balloons

No balloons are permitted in the venue.

Tickets

Every graduate is given five event tickets. If you do not need all five tickets, please return them to Student Life. If you need more tickets, we will do our best to accommodate you. Please reach out to commencement@oakton.edu.

Watch Virtually

Can’t attend the ceremony in person? Watch your grad cross the stage virtually by logging onto the Zoom livestream. A link will be added to this page a few days before the ceremony.

The Location

Commencement is held at the Rosemont Theatre in Rosemont, Ill.