OLIVE-HARVEY COLLEGE

2025 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 1, 2025

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 ohregistrar@ccc.edu for information on cap, gown, and ticket pick-up.

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Time Event Name Location
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Graduate Continental Breakfast

Graduates are invited to join SGA for a light continental breakfast.

Room 1402
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Cap, Gown, and Ticket Pick-Up

Graduates who are participating in the commencement ceremony can pick up your caps, gowns, and tickets. Honors cords, veteran cords, SGA cords, and PTK stoles will be provided to eligible students.

Foyer
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Districtwide Virtual Career Fair

Network with industry professionals during a districtwide virtual career fair.

Learn more and RSVP: www.ccc.edu/districtwidefair

Virtual
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Design Your Grad Cap

Use your creativity to decorate a grad cap that is uniquely you! All supplies will be provided.

Foyer
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

GradImages: Graduation Portraits

Take professional photos in your cap and gown. You will be able to purchase the photos after graduation.

Bruce Cherry Theatre
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Mini Transfer Fair

Have you selected a four-year university to transfer to? Meet with representatives from Chicago State University, Governors State University, National Louis University, Northeastern Illinois University, Purdue University Northwest, and Saint Xavier University for transfer information and next steps.

Foyer

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Time Event Name Location

10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Cap, Gown, and Ticket Pick-Up

Graduates who are participating in the commencement ceremony can pick up your caps, gowns, and tickets. Honors cords, veteran cords, SGA cords, and PTK stoles will be provided to eligible students.

Foyer

10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Design Your Grad Cap

Use your creativity to decorate a grad cap that is uniquely you! All supplies will be provided.

Foyer

10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

GradImages: Graduation Portraits

Take professional photos in your cap and gown. You will be able to purchase the photos after graduation.

Bruce Cherry Theatre
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Career Fair/Hiring Event

This Career Fair/Hiring Event will provide opportunities for students/alumni to learn about potential careers and available positions within their major. Attendees can speak and network with employers, and submit resumes/applications for full- and part-time jobs and/or internships.

Foyer
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Student Recognition Ceremony

Students who earned a 3.0 GPA or higher will be recognized as members of the Honors List, Dean’s List, or President’s List. RSVP required (eligible students will receive invitation).

Foyer

Thursday, May 1, 2025

Time Event Name Location
12:30 – 3:30 p.m. Spring Fling

Join SGA for an end of the year celebration. Activities will include a relay race, lawn games, and a spin-the-wheel trivia game for prizes.

Outside – Main Building
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Salute to Grads

This ceremony and reception will honor Summer 2024, Fall 2024, and Spring 2025 graduates. RSVP required (eligible students will receive formal invitation).

Bruce Cherry Theatre