All students who intend to graduate must apply to graduate via the "Graduation" tab in the Banner Self-Service System by the deadlines indicated below.
Candidates eligible to participate in the College of Education Convocation ceremony include:
Bachelor's Degree Candidates with 13 or fewer hours remaining who expect to complete their degree requirements in August 2025 are eligible to participate in the university-wide Commencement ceremony and the College of Education Convocation ceremony.
Students who have not yet indicated their intention to graduate should contact the undergraduate Admission and Records Officer for the College of Education immediately.
Doctoral Degree Candidates who deposit their dissertation to the Graduate College Thesis Office by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 2, are eligible to participate in the College of Education Convocation ceremony.
Doctoral candidates who deposit after the May 2 deadline, but no later than May 15, will need to submit a College of Education Exception Request form to participate in the May 2025 Convocation ceremony since the degree will be earned in August 2025.
Please contact gradservices@education.illinois.edu for more information.