Commencement 2024 (Inclement Weather Plan)

We will have Commencement ceremonies on Sat. May 4 ONLY IF Fri. May 3 has inclement weather. If necessary, the commencement rain plan will be shared by noon CDT on Friday, May 3. All participating students will receive an email with more information, and we will also post an update on social media.

This year, we are excited to be honoring the graduates of Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 at one ceremony held off-campus at Ozinga Field at 14011 Kenton Ave. Crestwood, IL 60445.

Schedule of Events for Commencement Day

Saturday, May 4 (inclement weather day)

  • 9:00 a.m. Graduates Arrive to Ozinga Field  & Gates Open
    Traditional Undergraduates, Adult Undergraduates, and Graduate Programs, arrive at Ozinga Field for robing, instructions, and to line up for the processional. Please bring your cap, gown, medallion, and honors cord (if applicable). If you have not yet received a medallion or honors cord, one will be available for you (if applicable).
  • 10:00 a.m. Commencement Ceremony, Ozinga Field. (Livestream)
    The ceremony will take place at Ozinga Field at 14011 Kenton Ave. Crestwood, IL 60445.  Commencement Program is available for online viewing.
  • 11:45 a.m. Majors Farewell
    Following the ceremony, Trinity faculty and graduates will process out of the ballpark into the parking lot to bid each other farewell. We invite our guests to meet up with their graduates in the parking lot to extend congratulations as well.

If you are unable to attend the ceremony in-person, but would like to celebrate with your graduate from afar, you may view the ceremony online via the  Commencement Livestream.

Saturday, May 4 (inclement weather day)

Ticketing and Viewing Information

There is no ticket limit for the 2024 commencement ceremony.   If you plan to bring a guest who needs wheelchair-accessible seating, please email events@trnty.edu so we can make arrangements for your guest.

The event will also be live streamed, so family and friends from afar can watch you graduate as well.

Emails containing important information about the commencement ceremony will be sent to your Trinity email if you are a current student, or to the personal email you provided to the Alumni & Family Engagement Office if you are 2024 graduate. If you need to update your personal email address, you may do so at this link: https://www.trnty.edu/update/.

Information on Official Photography

As a service to families of graduates, Tom Killoran Photography will take photographs of all graduates during the ceremony. Trinity is providing two complimentary digital images to each of our graduates–one as they cross the stage, and one posed image with their diploma in front of the Trinity backdrop.

Images from the ceremony can be accessed here. Complimentary downloads can be accessed with the code trinity24

Social Media for Commencement

Whether you are a #TrinityGrad2024 or celebrating a graduate, we invite you to join the commencement conversation on social media. Throughout the day, be sure to tag Trinity Christian College and use the hashtag #TrinityGrad2024 in your social media post.