Convocation
We are very disappointed to share the news that commencement ceremonies will not take place as scheduled in May at our universities in Urbana-Champaign, Chicago and Springfield due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Diplomas will be mailed, and we are exploring possible alternatives to honor the Class of 2020. You will hear more from leadership of your universities in the days and weeks to come.
Commencement Update
On May 16 at 12:00 pm CST, visit go.illinois.edu/celebration for a campus virtual celebration to help congratulate our amazing Illinois graduates. President Killeen will officially confer degrees during this address. The university is planning a rescheduled in-person Commencement ceremony when it is safe to do so. Stay tuned to the University of Illinois Commencement page for additional updates.
Gies Business Graduates May Update
All graduates should have received an email on May 6th from the College.
Watch your email for another message from the College on May 16 at 1 pm.
Watch your mail for a package from the College
Gies College of Business Convocation is celebrated each academic year in December and May. Master’s and Bachelor’s candidates who earned a degree in August 2019 or December 2019 or will earn a degree in May 2020 or the following August* – as well as Doctoral candidates who have deposited their dissertations to the Graduate College by the campus-established deadlines (5:00 pm on Friday, April 24, 2020) – are invited to participate in the May Business Convocation.
*Bachelor's degree candidates with 13 or fewer hours remaining who expect to complete their degree requirements in August 2020 may participate in May 2020.
Student Resources
Student Tasks:
- Bachelor’s degree list - Visit UI-Integrate Self-Service to add your name to the degree list by Thursday, January 30, 2020
- Master’s and PhD degree list – Visit UI-Integrate Self-Service by March 13, 2020
- Order academic regalia
- Return academic regalia
- Update your diploma address
Undergraduate candidates should contact the Office of Undergraduate Affairs, undergrads@business.illinois.edu, 217-333-2740 with questions.
Master’s, MBA, and PhD candidates, contact degree program office with questions.