As we monitor the continuing COVID-19 emergency, Governors State University has postponed the May 2020 Commencement and other Commencement Week Activities, including Grad Celebration Week.

In the interim, please be reassured that students will receive FULL REFUNDS for all Grad Celebration Week Activities.   

GSU is committed to honoring and celebrating your accomplishments at a later date to protect the GSU community as a whole.  As we monitor the continuing COVID-19 emergency, we will keep you informed.

Thank you for your patience as we work to provide you with your refund as quickly as possible.

 CLASS OF 2020: VISION OF THE FUTURE

Grad Celebration Week

You have accomplished a huge milestone in your academic career. Celebrate your achievement by enjoying a week of exciting events.

Grad Celebration Week Activities*

• 5/11    Cubs Baseball Game vs. Brewers, 6:40 pm
• Wrigley Field - 1060 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60613
• 5/12    Networking Affair, 6 - 8 pm
• The Klubhouse - 23520 Crawford Ave, University Park, IL 60484
• 5/13    Futuristic Illusion of Wayne Hoffman, 7 pm
• Sherman Hall, GSU Campus
• 5/14    Navy Pier Dinner Cruise, 6:30 pm
• 600 E. Grand, Chicago, IL 60611
• 5/15    Brunch & Cap Decorating, 11 am – 1 pm
• Holiday Inn Chicago Matteson Conference Center, 500 Holiday Inn Plaza, Matteson, IL 60443

*Please note: The Grad Celebration Week fee does not include/cover the graduation processing fee associated with Commencement. 

Student Rates include Admission to all events and Swag Bag complete with customized Class of 2020 t-shirt and glassware. 

Early Bird: 2/28 – 3/21                   $100 per graduate

Regular Price: 3/22 - 4/27              $150 per graduate

 Only interested in attending specific events? See rates below! One convenient rate for students and guests. There is no early bird pricing for individual events.  Networking Affair and Illusionist are complimentary.

1.     Cubs - $30 

2.     Brunch - $30

3.     Cruise - $50

 Guests are welcomed at the following events when purchasing at the STUDENT RATE.  Guest fees are as folllows: Cruise-$40, Cubs game-$20, Brunch-$20.  Guest payment accepted at GSU Cashier’s Office.  Must provide GSU student’s name and student ID#. 

PAYMENT ACCEPTED FOR GRAD CELEBRATION WEEK STUDENT PAYMENT ONLY.  PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE GUEST PAYMENTS ON THIS FORM.

 
 ---Please note: The Grad Celebration Week fee does not include/cover the Graduation Processing Fee associated with Commencement.