Harper College is closed Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth National Freedom Day.

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Graduation and Commencement

Graduation

Harper graduates standing and clapping hands

Graduation 2026

The Harper College formal Commencement ceremony begins at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, May 15, 2026 at the NOW Center Arena in Hoffman Estates. The ceremony includes fall 2026 graduates and candidates for spring and summer 2026 graduation.

Meet our graduates

Visit the Graduate Quote Wall to read what graduation means to the Class of 2026, who they'd like to thank, and what are their next steps.  Graduates: Click here to submit your own custom profile.

Kristy McCoy

Kristy McCoyKristy McCoy

Tiffany Nikiel

Tiffany NikielTiffany Nikiel

Marc Martin

Marc MartinMarc Martin

Grigor Ovakimian

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Visit the Graduate Quote Wall

Graduation event photos

Browse and download photos from Graduation-related events. 

Last Updated: 5/20/26