Convocation
December 2025 Gies Convocation Ceremony
Friday, December 19, 2025
1 - 3 PM
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
Ceremony and registration information will be posted during Fall 2025.
Student Resources and Questions
Registration/Ceremony: If you have questions about registration or the ceremony, please contact our office at Gies-Convocation@illinois.edu.
Academic: If you have academic-related eligibility questions, undergraduate candidates should contact the Office of Undergraduate Affairs at undergrads@business.illinois.edu or 217-333-2740.
Master’s, MBA, and PhD candidates should contact their respective degree program office with questions.
2026 Universitywide Commencement Ceremony
Saturday, May 16, 2026
9:30 am
Memorial Stadium
Information for the Universitywide Commencement Ceremony is available online. All questions should be directed to commencement@illinois.edu.
May 2026 Gies Convocation Ceremony
Information will be posted by Fall 2025.
2025 May Convocation Ceremony
iDegree In-Person Convocation (iMBA, iMSA, iMSM)
Friday, May 16, 10 – 11:30 am
State Farm Center
Undergraduate and Residential Graduate Program In-Person Convocation
Friday, May 16, 2 – 4:30 pm
State Farm Center