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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |