The School of MCB May 2025 convocation will be at 9 a.m. Sunday, May 18, 2025 at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. The ceremony will last about one hour and thirty minutes. An informal reception in the Krannert Center lobby will follow the ceremony. Please note -- participating in convocation does require excessive walking, standing, and stair climbing.
Questions about the School of MCB convocation can be sent to convocation@mcb.illinois.edu or by calling 217-333-6774. Should you need an invitation letter for families traveling internationally, download this Invitation to the May 18, 2025 Convocation letter.
The university-wide Commencement is at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.
The campus doctoral hooding event is at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 15, 2025, at State Farm Center.
Graduates may participate in as many ceremonies and celebrations as they would like. However, separate registration is required for each ceremony and participants must order a cap and gown to wear for the ceremonies. The same cap and gown can be worn at all ceremonies and celebrations.