Commencement is one of the proudest days of the year at Illinois. From the spectacle of the universitywide ceremony at Memorial Stadium to the moment you cross the stage at your unit convocation, the entire weekend is a celebration of our talented graduates. Discover everything you’ll need to make it memorable.
Day-of ceremony information
Saturday, May 17, 2025
9:30 am CDT
Memorial Stadium
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“You are Illinois graduates.
And Illinois graduates change the world.”
Chancellor Robert J. Jones