HAROLD WASHINGTON COLLEGE 2024 GRADFEST SCHEDULE
All GradFest events will be held at the college unless otherwise noted. Please see below for exact timing and locations.
April 29 – May 3, 2024
All students participating in the in-person ceremony must pick up their cap, gown, tassel, and tickets during GradFest.
For more information, please contact:
- Registrar’s Office at hwregistrar@ccc.edu for questions about cap and gown pick-up, graduation packet pick-up, GradFest activities, or any student-related questions
- Rosie Banks, faculty advisor, at rbanks@ccc.edu for PTK confirmation
- Financial Aid Office at hwc-finaid@ccc.edu for questions about next steps.
Date | Time | Event | Location |
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Monday, April 29 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Cap, Gown, and Ticket Pick-Up
Pick up your regalia (including honors cords) and commencement tickets, as well as other college swag and giveaways. |
Room 103 |
Monday, April 29 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | GradImages on Campus
Take professional photos in your cap and gown. You will be able to purchase the photos after graduation. |
Room 103 |
Monday, April 29 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Decorate Your Cap
Join us to express yourself and encapsulate your college journey by decorating your graduation cap. |
Room 103 |
Monday, April 29 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Financial Aid Assistance Sessions
The following assistance will be provided during these sessions:
|
Room 103 |
Tuesday, April 30 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Cap, Gown, and Ticket Pick-Up
Pick up your regalia (including honors cords) and commencement tickets, as well as other college swag and giveaways |
Room 103 |
Tuesday, April 30 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | GradImages on Campus
Take professional photos in your cap and gown. You will be able to purchase the photos after graduation. |
Room 103 |
Tuesday, April 30 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Decorate Your Cap
Join us to express yourself and encapsulate your college journey by decorating your graduation cap. |
Room 103 |
Tuesday, April 30 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Financial Aid Assistance Sessions
The following assistance will be provided during these sessions:
|
Room 103 |
Tuesday, April 30 | 11:00am – 1:00pm | Ice Cream Social
Here’s the scoop: we think you’re awesome! Join us for a treat. |
Room 103 |
Tuesday, April 30 | 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
LinkedIn Pair/Share
Students are invited to get help creating or improving your LinkedIn profiles from Career Development staff. You will learn how to maximize your LinkedIn presence. |
Room 103 |
Wednesday, May 1 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Cap, Gown, and Ticket Pick-Up
Pick up your regalia (including honors cords) and commencement tickets, as well as other college swag and giveaways. |
Room 103 |
Wednesday, May 1 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | GradImages on Campus
Take professional photos in your cap and gown. You will be able to purchase the photos after graduation. |
Room 103 |
Wednesday, May 1 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m |
Financial Aid Assistance Sessions
The following assistance will be provided during these sessions:
|
Room 103 |
Wednesday, May 1 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Decorate Your Cap
Join us to express yourself and encapsulate your college journey by decorating your graduation cap. |
Room 103 |
Wednesday, May 1 | 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Ice Cream Social
Here’s the scoop: we think you’re awesome! Join us for a treat. |
Room 103 |
Thursday, May 2 | 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Grad Reception
The time has come to celebrate your accomplishments and resilience throughout your educational journey, especially your time here at Harold Washington College! What to expect:
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Room 103 |
Friday, May 3 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | TRIO End-of-Year Brunch
This event is only open to TRIO students (see confirmation email from hwc-triosss@ccc.edu). |
Room 1115 |