Graduation Celebrations
Computer Science Open House
Saturday, May 14, 2022
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Thomas M. Siebel Center for Computer Science, First Floor Atrium
201 N. Goodwin Avenue, Urbana, IL 61801
All are welcome to attend the Illinois Computer Science Graduation Open House! We look forward to celebrating with family, friends, and colleagues. There will be an informal meet and greet, buffet lunch, graduates' gift pick-up, and photo opportunities.
Grainger College of Engineering Convocation
Saturday, May 14, 2022
5:00 PM
State Farm Center
The Grainger Engineering Commencement ceremony will include speeches from distinguished alumni, current students, and Dean Rashid Bashir. Each graduate's name will be read as they cross the stage. Dean Bashir and a representative from your department will present each graduate with a diploma cover. Livestream will be available on the Grainger College of Engineering website.
Illinois Commencement
Saturday, May 14, 2022
9:30 AM
Memorial Stadium
Doctoral degree candidates are invited to attend but will not be hooded at the event; Doctoral, Bachelor’s, Master’s and Professional (J.D., D.V.M., and M.D.) degree recipients stand as a group at their seats and are recognized by college. This is a dignified ceremony that lasts about two hours. Academic attire is required. The university-wide ceremony will be livestreamed at go.illinois.edu/live.
CS + Advertising
College of Media Convocation
Sunday, May 15, 2022
1:30–3:00 PM
George Huff Hall
CS + Animal Science
ACES Commencement
Sunday, May 15, 2022
9:00 AM
State Farm Center
CS + Anthropology
LAS Convocation
Saturday, May 14, 2022
5:30 PM
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
CS + Astronomy
Astronomy Convocation
Sunday, May 15, 2022
1:00 PM
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
CS + Chemistry
Chemistry Convocation
Sunday, May 15, 2022
2:00 PM
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
CS + GIS
GIS Convocation
Saturday, May 14, 2022
2:00 PM
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
CS + Linguistics
Linguistics Convocation
Saturday, May 14, 2022
4:30 PM
Foellinger Auditorium
CS + Philosophy
Philosophy Convocation
Saturday, May 14, 2022
1:30 PM
Smith Memorial Hall
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the ceremonies be live-streamed?
Livestreams for the Grainger Commencement Ceremony will be available on the Grainger Engineering website.
The university-wide ceremony will be livestreamed at go.illinois.edu/live.
How long do the ceremonies last?
The Computer Science Open House will be active from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Alumni and their guests can stop by at anytime.
The Grainger Convocation Ceremony will take approximately two hours.
The University Commencement Ceremony will take approximately two hours.
What should be worn to the ceremonies?
Academic regalia is required to participate in the college convocation ceremonies and the University commencement. More information on what to wear and how to wear it: https://commencement.illinois.edu/may-commencement/graduates/academic-attire/wearing-academic-attire/