TEDS Commencement 2026 Information
Congratulations Graduands!
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School is looking forward to celebrating your graduation. If you have any questions, please feel free to email commencement@tiu.edu.
Commencement Rehearsal: TIU Campus, Melton Hall, Waybright Center
- 2065 Half Day Rd. Deerfield, IL 60015
- Time TBA
Commencement Ceremony: Christian Heritage Academy Auditorium
Regalia:
Please respect that Commencement is a formal academic event.
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Honor cords or nationality stoles may not be worn in the ceremony unless provided by a TEDS/TIU organization.
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No personal decoration, jewelry, or stoles may be worn on your regalia.
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No flipflops or other casual footwear will be permitted.
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Regalia will be ordered by the TEDS Commencement Coordinator and available for pickup at the rehearsal on April 30, or prior to the ceremony on May 1.
Photos:
There will be a professional photographer from GradImages taking your picture during the ceremony. They will send you proofs a week or so after commencement and you can decide if you want to purchase any of the photos (there is no obligation to purchase photos from GradImages).
Accommodations:
A TIU discount is available at the following hotel:
La Quinta by Wyndham, Bannockburn, 2000 Lakeside Drive, Bannockburn, Illinois 60015
(economy hotel walking distance from campus)
TIU Discount Booking Link
Other local hotels closer to Christian Heritage Academy (no TIU discount):
Sheraton Chicago Northbrook Hotel, 1110 Willow Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062
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Staybridge Suites Chicago - Glenview, 2600 Lehigh Avenue, Glenview, Illinois 60026 United States
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