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New Trier Commencement 2023
Sunday, May 28, 2023, 3:00 PM
NOW Arena (formerly Sears Centre), Hoffman Estates

Commencement 2023 Information
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SENIOR ACTIVITIES AND IMPORTANT DATES
- Prom - Saturday, May 6, 2023
- Senior Project Exhibition - Thursday, May 18, 2023
- Last day of senior attendance - Friday, May 19, 2023
- Senior Class Breakfast - Monday, May 22, 2023 10:30 a.m.
- Senior Awards Ceremony - TBD - Gaffney
- Senior Honors Recital - TBD
Rehearsal: TBD
Concert: Friday, May 26, 2023 7:00 p.m., McGee Theatre - Graduation Ceremony - Sunday, May 28, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.
- Graduation Party - Sunday, May 28, 2023 - more info to follow.
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COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
Sunday, May 28, 2023 at 3:00 PM, NOW Arena, Hoffman Estates
- Graduates must arrive no later than 2:00 p.m.
- Doors will open at 2:00 p.m. for general admission of parents and guests. Saving seats is not permitted. Parents and guests will enter the main entrance of the Arena.
- The ceremony will take approximately 2 hours.
- The ceremony will be live-streamed on the New Trier web site.
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COMMENCEMENT TICKETS
Each family will receive eight tickets for the commencement ceremony.
- Families with multiple graduates will still receive eight tickets total.
- Tickets distribution: Tickets will be distributed to Seniors during the week prior to Commencement.
- Commencement tickets will be withheld from seniors who have outstanding fees, bills or fines (i.e., library books, state loan textbooks, athletic equipment, etc.).
- Seniors should settle all financial obligations no later than May 12, 2023.
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ACCESSIBLE SEATING AND PARKING
The NOW Arena provides ample accessible seating for those in need. No reservation is required. One additional person may sit in the accessible seating area with this guest.
The NOW Arena does not have wheelchairs available.
ADA parking is available in both the East and West parking lots. Parking staff will direct those in need to the closest ADA spot in that particular lot upon arrival.
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COMMENCEMENT ATTIRE GUIDELINES
Commencement attire is commensurate with the formality of the event. Students must come properly dressed for the ceremony in business/semi-formal attire that is mid-calf or longer in length. The chest and stomach must be covered. Shoes must be dressy. All items must be either black or white in color, including shoes. Shoes may also be nude in color. Examples include the following:
- Dress pants and sport coats
- Dresses
- Jumpsuits
- Pantsuits/Suits
- Tuxedos
Casual attire (ex. jeans, shorts, athletic wear, sport shoes, flip flops, hats or similar items) are not allowed.
Students may choose to carry a small strapless clutch bag that is the size of one's hand; the clutch must be white or black in color. Students are discouraged from bringing any personal belongings. There is no space available to store or secure personal items during the ceremony.
At the ceremony, a single red rose or boutonniere will be distributed to each student. The cost is included in the student fee bill.
A student arriving in attire not adhering to the guidelines without prior approval by a Senior Adviser Chair will be asked to change into approved attire, if available, or will not be allowed to participate in the ceremony. -
COMMENCEMENT PHOTOGRAPHS
Commencement Photographer: Gradimages
Proofs of commencement photos will be available, as follows.
- Go to the website http://www.gradimages.com/
- Enter the senior students' last name, New Trier High School, and graduation year 2023.
- You will be directed to your student's photos and can place an order.
For questions or concerns, please contact:
Customer Service Department
Phone 1-800-261-2576
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DIPLOMAS
Diplomas will be handed out to all graduating students during the ceremony.
Diplomas will be mailed in June to the homes of any graduates not participating in the Commencement Ceremony.
Questions? Reach out to the Registrar at 847-784-2212 or registrar@nths.net
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PAST COMMENCEMENT VIDEOS
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COMMENCEMENT LIVE WEBCAST
TBD
