Convocation
May 2025 Gies Convocation Ceremony
Gies graduates from August 2024, December 2024 and May 2025 are eligible to participate in the May 2025 Convocation Ceremony. Please note, graduates are only eligible to participate in the ceremony for their respective degree.
Master’s degree candidates with 8 or fewer hours remaining or Bachelor’s degree candidates with 13 or fewer hours remaining who expect to complete their degree requirements in August 2025, may participate in Convocation.
Deadline to register is Friday, May 2.
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
Guest Tickets
Guests do not need to register to attend the Gies Convocation Ceremony. Tickets are NOT required for guests to attend the in-person ceremony. Seating is open and first-come, first-serve.
Livestream
The convocation ceremony will be livestreamed for anyone unable to attend the ceremony in person. Link will be provided closer to date.
Parking
Parking is available in each of the parking lot quadrants surrounding State Farm Center, at no cost. The spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Photography
Each graduate will have their picture taken as they receive their diploma. Graduates will receive information on ordering proofs, directly from GradImages®, following the ceremony.
State Farm Center Policies
A clear bag policy will be in effect for the Convocation Ceremony. Guests attending Convocation ceremonies will be permitted to carry one clear plastic or vinyl bag that does not exceed 12"x6"x12", or one clear drawstring bag not to exceed 12"x12", or one, one-gallon clear plastic or zip-lock bag. A small clutch no larger than 4.5"x7" may also be carried in addition to one clear bag. Additional details are available online.
Requests and Accommodations
Guests:
Parking for those with disabilities is available in each of the parking lot quadrants surrounding State Farm Center. The spaces are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. The circle drive areas located on the East & West side of the building and are available for drop-off and pick-up.
There are accessible seating areas throughout the State Farm Center, available on a first-come, first-serve basis; including companion seating. There will be State Farm Center staff at the entrances, who can help direct to accessible seating and/or answer any on-site questions.
Graduates:
If you will need accessibility-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please indicate when registering for the ceremony.
Universitywide Commencement Ceremony
Saturday, May 17, 2025, 9:30 – 11:30 am
Memorial Stadium
Information for the Universitywide Commencement Ceremony is available online. All questions should be directed to commencement@illinois.edu.
December 2025 Gies Convocation Ceremony
Information will be posted during Summer 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.
2024 December Convocation Ceremony
iDegree and Residential Program
December 20, 2024