Commencement Ceremony

A record number of CLC graduates and their families will be attending the ceremonies on May 16. Arriving early is recommended. When the gym reaches capacity, attendees will be directed to the overflow location.

Information about overflow seating and location

Overflow seating for guests will be available for guests in the Atrium, located across from the Library in L-Wing, once the Athletic Center reaches capacity.

Photos will be taken of each graduate. To ensure you can easily access your proofs and/or order photos, if interested, please pre-register ahead of time.

Caps and gowns can be picked up in advance at the Welcome and One Stop Center at Grayslake Campus during dates and times listed below. The cap, gown and honor cord (if applicable) are free of charge and yours to keep.

Someone else can pick up your cap and gown by providing your name and student ID number at time of pick-up.

Pick-up schedule:

• Monday, May 11, 2026, 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Thursday, May 14, 2026, 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The Welcome and One Stop Center at Grayslake Campus is located in B-wing, 1st floor.

View map of B-wing, 1st floor

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A record number of CLC graduates and their families will be attending the ceremonies on May 16. Arriving early is recommended. When the gym reaches capacity, attendees will be directed to the overflow location.

Information about overflow seating and location

Overflow seating for guests will be available in the Atrium, located across from the Library in L-wing, once the Athletic Center reaches capacity.

Alternative routes information

To enter Grayslake Campus, use Route 45 or Atkinson Rd. to Brae Loch Rd. (Washington St. entrance is closed to all traffic due to construction.)

See map for parking information.

 

Un número récord de graduados de CLC y sus familias asistirán a las ceremonias el 16 de mayo. Se recomienda llegar temprano; cuando el gimnasio alcance su capacidad máxima, los asistentes serán dirigidos a un una ubicación adicional.

Información sobre asientos adicionales y ubicación

Habra asientos adicionales en el Auditorio ubicado en frente de la biblioteca en L-wing para los asistentes una vez que el gimnasio alcance su capacidad máxima.

Información sobre rutas alternativas

Para entrar al campus de Grayslake, use la Ruta 45 o Atkinson Rd. hasta Brae Loch Rd. (La entrada de Washington St. permanecerá cerrada al tráfico debido a construcciones)

Consulte el mapa para obtener información sobre el estacionamiento.

10:00 a.m. BLUE CEREMONY

All graduates will check in between 9:00-9:30 a.m. in Building T (use T1 door). At 9:45 a.m., graduates will form a processional line in Building T, and all members of the procession will travel as a group from the T12 door into the Athletic Center (Bldg. F.) The ceremony will begin at 10:00 a.m.

1:30 p.m. GREEN CEREMONY

All graduates will check in between 12:30-1 p.m. in Building T (use T1 door). At 1:15 p.m., graduates will form a processional line in Building T, and all members of the procession will travel as a group from the T12 door into the Athletic Center (Bldg. F.) The ceremony will begin at 1:30 p.m.

• View map of Grayslake Campus, Building T
• View map of Grayslake Campus, Building F

Guests with wristbands will enter the Athletic Center (Building F) through the main doors and will be seated in designated areas in the gym. Seating inside the gym is limited. Guests must be wearing their wristband prior to entry. No exceptions.

Guests may not bring balloons, flowers or noisemakers into the Athletic Center.

Guests without a wristband are welcome to view the live stream of the event in the Atrium, located across from the Library in L-Wing. This link will be active at the time of commencement

Grayslake maps:

• View map of entire Grayslake Campus
• View map of building F
• View map of building T
• View map of L-wing atrium

Graduates will receive one copy of the commencement program. One program will be offered to each group of guests, while supplies last.

 

View May 2026 commencement program

Guests may not bring balloons, flowers or noisemakers into the Athletic Center.

Closed captioning in English and Spanish will be shown on two screens in the gym during the ceremony.

Closed captioning also can be viewed on a device.

• Open link to view closed captioning in English
• Open link to view closed captioning in Spanish

View or purchase commencement photo proofs

For questions about the printed name/spelling of name on diplomas/certificates or how diplomas/certificates are sent out, please contact records@clcillinois.edu.

CLC partners with Parchment to issue diplomas. Paper diplomas are issued via U.S. mail approximately 4-6 weeks after the semester ends to the current address on file with the College of Lake County. Graduates, please verify that your current address is on file in StudentCenter.

Graduates also receive a digital diploma via Parchment that can be shared on social media or with family and friends. Digital diplomas are issued approximately 1-3 weeks after the semester ends. Watch for email updates from Parchment. Login to your Parchment account to access your digital diploma.