In addition to the universitywide Commencement and the unit Convocation ceremonies, there are several congratulatory programs that graduates may participate in.
Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center Black Congratulatory Ceremony
The Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center will host a congratulatory ceremony at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 16, in the Activities and Recreation Center (ARC) – Gym 1. For more information, visit the center’s website. Questions should be directed to blackcongrats@illinois.edu.
Latinx Congratulatory Ceremony
The Latinx Congratulatory Ceremony will take place at 7 p.m. Friday, May 15, at the State Farm Center. For additional information and updates, please see the La Casa website. Questions should be directed via email to lacasa@illinois.edu or phone at 217-333-4950.
Lavender Congratulatory Ceremony
The Lavender Congratulatory Ceremony is scheduled in the Illini Union Ballroom. For additional information please visit the Lavender Congratulatory website. Questions should be directed via email to gsrc@illinois.edu or phone at 217-244-8863.
Native American House Congratulatory Program
The Native American House Congratulatory Program will take place at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 16, in Illini Union Rooms A, B and C. For additional information, email NAH@illinois.edu or call the Native American House at 217-265-0632.
Tri-Service ROTC Commissioning Ceremony
The Military Education Council will host a Tri-Service ROTC Commissioning Ceremony on Monday, May 18, in Foellinger Auditorium. Questions should be directed to Christine Boyd.