Strategic Communications and Marketing Illinois Commencement

To Do Checklist

Below are important details for participation

Register for the universitywide Commencement ceremony and/or your unit Convocation

  • Register for the May 2027 universitywide Commencement ceremony will be available starting in January.
  • To register for a unit Convocation, please see the Unit Convocation Ceremonies page for additional information.

Order academic attire

  • All graduates and degree candidates participating in the ceremonies are required to wear appropriate academic attire. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign graduates wear custom regalia designed specifically for the campus.
  • Details regarding ordering academic attire for the May 2027 ceremonies will be available starting in January.

Update your student status

Information concerning Gies Memorial Stadium

  • Details concerning the clear bag policy, inclement weather, seating and arrival times can be found on the Day of the Ceremony webpage.
Strategic Communications and Marketing Illinois Commencement

507 E. Green St
MC-426
Champaign, IL 61820

Email: commencement@illinois.edu

Phone (217) 333-8834