Spaces are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. ADA parking and drop-off are available in lot E-24. Metered parking is not enforced on Sunday of Commencement Weekend. For additional parking information, see the Campus Parking Map.

Please note that parking in lot E-38 across from the ARC and near the residence halls is not permitted.

Location: ARC, Gym 1 (201 E. Peabody Dr., Champaign, IL 61820)
Time: Doors open at 8:00 a.m. CDT. The ceremony begins at 9:00 a.m.

Family members and guests will not be permitted into the graduate entrance. Instead, proceed to the Northeast entrance of the ARC, Gym 1 to be seated.

For accessible seating needs, please locate an usher upon arrival.

If you will need other disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the Events Coordinator at events@education.illinois.edu. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs.

A professional photographer from GradImages will be taking photos of each graduate during the ceremony. GradImages will send students an email with a color proof and optional purchase information. When registering to participate in convocation, please encourage your student to provide a family/parent email address if you would also like to receive the photo proofs.

Please be courteous of others in attendance and remain seated to keep the aisles clear during the ceremony.