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Harper College

Destination Graduation

May 7 - 9

Destination Graduation is a three day celebration full of events to recognize your achievement. Decorate your cap, take a picture with the Harper Hawk and get ready for your job search with help from the Job Placement Resource Center! All events are free for graduates.

Location: Start by picking up your cap & gown from the HarperStore (Building L) and make your way to the Rotunda (Building D).

Schedule of Events:

Tuesday, May 7:

Academic Honors Convocation
(This invite-only event recognizes students for outstanding academic performance.)

5 - 6:30 p.m. Professional Headshots (Registration Required - Click here to sign up!)


Wednesday, May 8:

1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Get your graduation & ceremony questions answered by the Registrar's Office. (Building L)

1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Harper Alumni Network and JPRC Grad Gift Table (Building F) 

1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Cap Decorating Party (Building D Rotunda)

1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Professional Headshots (Registration Required - Click here to sign up!) (Building D Rotunda)

1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Photo with the College President (Building D Rotunda)

2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Photo with the Hawk (Building D Rotunda)

*Caps and gowns will also be available for pickup at the HarperStore during regular business hours.


Thursday, May 9:

9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Get your graduation & ceremony questions answered by the Registrar's Office. (Building L)

9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Harper Alumni Network and JPRC Grad Gift Table (Building F) 

9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Cap Decorating Party (Building D Rotunda)

10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Professional Headshots (Registration Required - Click here to sign up!) (Building D Rotunda)

10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Photo with the College President (Building D Rotunda)

11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Photo with the Harper Hawk (Building D Rotunda)

*Caps and gowns will also be available for pickup at the HarperStore during regular business hours.

Last Updated: 3/28/24