There is no university-wide commencement ceremony in December. The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences does hold a winter convocation. It will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, December 21, 2024, in Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.

The last day to register for the LAS Winter Convocation is November 22, 2024. To receive a early order pricing for regalia, please order online before November 14, 2024. The last day to order regalia (regular pricing) is November 27, 2024.

More information is available on the LAS website.

The School of MCB's May 2025 convocation will be at 9 a.m. Sunday, May 18, 2025, in Foellinger Great Hall in the Krannert Center for Performing Arts.

Information about registration and tickets will be forthcoming.

Eligibility for 2025 Convocation Participation

Students who have completed degree requirements in August 2024 or December 2024, or will complete degree requirements in May 2025 or August 2025 are eligible to participate in the May 18, 2025 ceremony.

Undergraduate Degree:

• Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
• Bachelor of Science in LAS with major in MCB Honors Concentration
• Bachelor of Science in LAS with major in MCB
• Bachelor of Science in LAS with major in Neuroscience

Master's Degree:

• Master of Science from one of the following departments: Biochemistry, Cell & Developmental Biology, Microbiology, Molecular & Integrative Physiology
• Master of Science from one of the following programs: Biophysics & Quantitative Biology or Neuroscience
• Master of Science from the School of Molecular & Cellular Biology

Doctor of Philosophy:

• Doctor of Philosophy from one of the following departments: Biochemistry, Cell & Developmental Biology, Microbiology, Molecular & Integrative Physiology
• Doctor of Philosophy from one of the following programs: Biophysics & Quantitative Biology or Neuroscience

If you have any further questions regarding convocation, including accessibility concerns, please contact SMCB Convocation Coordinator at convocation@mcb.illinois.edu or call (217) 333-6774.