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Convocation

Convocation

You've done the work, now let's celebrate!

Convocation

Sunday, May 12, 2024
9:00 a.m. CDT (Doors open at 8:00 a.m. CDT)
Activities and Recreation Center (ARC), Gym 1, 201 E. Peabody Dr., Champaign, IL 61820

This is a non-ticketed event, and seating is general admission. The ceremony typically lasts two hours. Names of graduating students attending the ceremony will be read in order of degree (bachelor's, master's, certificate, and doctoral).

To Do Checklist
  1. Apply to graduate via the "Graduation" tab in Student Self-Service.
  2. Review and make changes to your diploma mailing address, if necessary, in the "Personal Information" tab in Student Self-Service. If you wish to change your name on your diploma, please follow directions per the Office of the Registrar.
  3. Register by April 26 at 11:59 p.m. to participate in the College of Education Convocation ceremony. Indicating your intent to graduate does not automatically register you for the Commencement and Convocation ceremonies. You must register for each ceremony you intend to participate in.
  4. Order your academic attire by April 25, 2024 (Early bird pricing is good through April 9, 2024 at 10:59 p.m.)
Post-Ceremony Celebration

Join your fellow graduates, family, friends, and College of Education faculty and staff for photos, gifts, and conversation!

There will be a gathering at the College of Education (1310 S. Sixth Street) following the Convocation ceremony. More details will be posted soon.

Questions? To contact the Convocation Coordinator, please send an email to events@education.illinois.edu.