CLASS OF 2026 GRADUATION
- Date: May 4, 2026
- Time: 5.00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Venue: Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC)
Important dates
Graduation Photo Shoot Week
- Date: January 18 – 22, 2026
- Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Location: Room 3-250
REHEARSAL
- Date: May 3, 2026
- Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Location: Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC)
Northwestern graduation weekend 2026
- Date and Time: Friday, June 12 - Monday, June 15, 2026
- Click here for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I don't know the name of my guest who will be attending?
Entry will be granted only to guests with a valid physical ticket.
Why are we receiving six tickets?
Due to venue capacity, each graduate has been allocated six tickets.
Can extra tickets be bought or sold?
No. Graduation tickets are the property of the University and are offered free of charge. Buying, selling, or duplicating tickets is strictly prohibited. Anyone found engaging in ticket sales may face disciplinary action, including the revocation of the privilege to participate in the graduation ceremony.
What is the process if my guest requires diplomatic protocol arrangements?
If you have a guest who requires diplomatic protocol, please reply to this email with the necessary details.
Will the graduation ceremony be recorded?
Yes, the graduation ceremony will be filmed, photographed, and broadcast. Unless previously indicated, by attending, you consent to the use of your image and/or likeness for promotional and/or archival purposes.
Will the graduation ceremony be livestreamed?
Northwestern University in Qatar’s graduation ceremony will be live-streamed to allow family, friends, and the broader community to join in celebrating this important milestone. A full recording of the event will also be published on NU-Q’s official YouTube Channel after the ceremony. As part of this coverage, all graduating students who consented to have their image appear as they walk across the stage will appear in both the live stream and the final video. Crowd scenes where no single person is the dominant feature are exempt from individual consent, as these are considered part of the overall event coverage.