Navy boot camp graduation is a memorable time for friends, families, and new Sailors. Planning your trip to Great Lakes can be a little overwhelming, but we’ve got all you need to know to have the most memorable trip. Read on to find the 2019 Navy Boot Camp graduation dates and more information to help plan your trip.
Where is Navy Graduation Held
Navy boot camp graduation will take place on base at Recruit Training Command Great Lakes in Illinois. For those that are planning on flying to graduation, you will most likely fly into O’Hare International Airport (ORD). The drive from the airport to RTC Great Lakes is about an hour long.
Navy Boot Camp Graduation Address
11025 W Downey Rd,
North Chicago, IL 60064
Navy Boot Camp Graduation Travel
When looking at hotels to stay at for Navy boot camp, we recommend getting a hotel near the base, and not in Chicago. Graduation will begin early in the morning, being closer to the base will make your trip a lot less stressful.
Our Travel team can help talk to you about all the options for accommodations near RTC Great Lakes and booking your flights.
Navy Boot Camp Graduation Dates 2020
*Graduation dates are subject to change based on the needs of the Command. You should check with your recruit before booking. We don’t accept any responsibility for these dates changing.
| Graduation Date | Training Group | Division |
|---|---|---|
| February 4, 2021 | – | 95, 96, 97, 98, 101, 102 |
| February 11, 2021 | – | 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 807 |
Unable to attend graduation – watch your Sailor’s graduation live here.
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My grandson is finishing on Sept 24,2021 ( the last I knew). I thought his graduation would be that day. Is it in October instead? I understand only 2 people can attend and both must show proof of Covid vaccination. Is all of this info correct?
When is graduation for Ship 14 Div 429?
How can I stream the graduation on september 10 2021
my niece graduated on Aug 22 how can i watch it or where do i go to watch ceremony
Do we know if there will be any in-person graduations the end of August 2021?
Hi Anita –
My grandson is supposed to graduate at that time, and before he left the recruiter told him no, there will be no in-person graduation ceremony, but we’ll be able to watch graduation on-line.
Best wishes to you and your family!
Kelly
Graduations have opened back up starting August 13th. You should have already received a phone call from your SR or you’ll receive updated information in the mail. This was reported by RTC in the middle of July.
What is the link to watch the graduation ceremony today for the navy boothcamp
My son is in division 065 he should be graduating on January 21st or 22nd. No one has told me anything. I found the navy page on my own. Can I order videos of the ceremony since Covid has robbed me of watching my son graduate in person. Someone please give me all the correct details about graduation and if I can buy things like pictures and videos. Thank you.
Kellie Hand
My son now serving the Navy for 3 years … yes, you can purchase the dvd. I can’t remember exactly but you can call 847-578-6205, here you order your sons portrait and you should be able to order the video as well.
If we get air fare ticket , and not able to see him graduate, Will we be able to visit with him?
Hotels near the base for graduation. 8/27 or 10/4…, thank you!
nb10iree@gmail.com
please email the link to the graduation ceremony Oct. 8
Thank you,
Nan and Mike Bulish