Students at convocation in graduation attire

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.

Wide view of students at convocation

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