Congratulatory Programs

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 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Activities and Recreation Center (ARC). For more information, visit the center’s website. Questions should be directed to blackcongratulatoryuiuc@gmail.com.

2024 Livestream

Latinx Congratulatory Ceremony

The Latinx Congratulatory Ceremony will take place from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, May 10, in 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.

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Lavender Congratulatory Ceremony

The Lavender Congratulatory Ceremony is scheduled for 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, May 10, in the Illini Union Ballroom. For additional information please visit gsrc.illinois.edu. Questions should be directed via email to lgbtrc@illinois.edu or phone at (217) 244-8863.

Native American House Congratulatory Program

The Native American House Congratulatory Program will take place from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 11, 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 at 10 a.m. Monday, May 13, in Foellinger Auditorium. Questions should be directed to John P. Thompson.