May Ceremonies
REGISTER HERE BY APRIL 9 AT 11:59 PM CT
The School of MCB May 2024 ceremony will be held on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at the Krannert Center for Performing Arts beginning at 9:00 AM. We anticipate the ceremony lasting about an hour and thirty minutes. The ceremony will be live streamed for guests who are unable to attend. 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 ceremony can be sent to advising@mcb.illinois.edu. You may also call 217-333-6774. Should you need an invitation letter for families traveling internationally, you can download this Invitation to the May 12, 2024 Convocation Ceremony letter.
The university-wide Commencement Ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 9:30 AM CT at Memorial Stadium. Information regarding this ceremony can be found at this website.
The Doctoral Hooding Celebration is scheduled for Friday, May 10 at the State Farm Center beginning at 10:00 AM. More information can be found at this website.
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.
December Ceremonies
The College of LAS will host a winter convocation on Saturday, December 16th at 10:00 AM in the Krannert Center for Performing Arts for December 2023 and August 2023 graduates or who are unable or prefer not to return for May ceremonies. Information and registration for this ceremony can be found on the College of LAS website.
Additionally, The Graduate College will host a Graduate Hooding Ceremony for students earning a doctoral degree on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 10:00 AM. Details about this ceremony can be found on their website.