The Orchid Show Is Sold Out Saturday, March 7 & Sunday, March 8.
The Chicago Botanic Garden has 385 acres of nature, beauty, and respite to discover.
Members only: 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.Public: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday, June 26, 2026 6:30 – 8 p.m.
The Certificate Program Graduation is held annually to recognize students who have completed a certificate program.
If you have completed your certificate program you must apply for graduation with the Adult Education Department to achieve your certificate and participate in this year's ceremony. Please submit a form for each certificate program you have completed.
The deadline to apply for graduation is Friday, May 8. Students will be notified of their graduation status by Friday, May 29.
Please spell your name phonetically.
Example: Emily Gonzalez would be “EM-uh-lee” “gon-SAH-les”
Please indicate which certificate/s you are applying towards graduation:
Select all that apply
Botanical Arts
Photography
Ornamental Plant Materials
Professional Gardener Level 1
Professional Gardener Level 2
Garden Design
Program Policies
Course Overview
Graduation