Harper College
Graduation and Commencement

Graduation

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Graduation 2026

The Harper College formal Commencement ceremony will be held on Friday, May 15, 2026 at the NOW Center Arena in Hoffman Estates. The ceremony includes fall 2025 graduates and candidates for spring and summer 2026 graduation.

Meet our graduates

Visit our Graduate Quote Wall to read what graduation means to the Class of 2026, who they'd like to thank, and what are their next steps.  Graduates: Click here to submit your own custom profile.

Last Updated: 1/21/26