Convocation
Congratulations on earning your degree! To mark this important accomplishment, you are invited to participate in the Undergraduate Physics and Astronomy Convocation. We hope you and your family will join us to celebrate your noteworthy efforts and achievements!
Who:
Physics and Astronomy Graduates of August 2024, December 2024, and May 2025, as well as their family, friends and loved ones.
All Physics and Astronomy majors are welcome (LAS Physics, Engineering Physics, Physics, Astronomy, CS + Astronomy, Astrophysics, Astronomy + DS).
See you there!
When:
Saturday, May 17th, 2025
Ceremony: 5:30 p.m. | Doors open at 4:30 p.m.
Reception: 6:30 p.m.
Where:
Ceremony: Krannert Center for the Performing Arts - Colwell Playhouse (500 South Goodwin Avenue, Urbana, IL 61801)
Reception: Krannert Center for the Performing Arts - Studio Theater (500 South Goodwin Avenue, Urbana, IL 61801)
HELP! I forgot to register!:
If you are a graduate who forgot to register for convocation, please read the following carefully:
- You can still attend the convocation ceremony. You can still walk the stage and have your name read.
- You will show up to the convocation venue (Colwell Playhouse) and ask to fill out a blank name tag.
- You can ask for tickets (if available) at the entrance to the venue (Colwell Playhouse).
- You will be seated at the end of the line of graduate (since we have already alphabetized all the graduates who have registered).
Exit Form:
In addition to Convocation registration we ask that you please also submit your answers for the following exit form questions. These questions are incredibly important in allowing the departments to keep in contact with you as well as determining the placement of our graduates.
Note: if you have already completed the registration form for Physics, you have completed the exit form as well.
Filling out the Exit Survey does not register you for Convocation. Please email Irene for questions about registering for Convocation.
Physics Exit Survey Astronomy Exit Survey
Watch:
The ceremony will be streamed live. Here is the link to the livestream:
https://mediaspace.illinois.edu/media/t/1_ue57jaf0
FAQ:
What amenities will be available at Krannert? Answer to come.
Do I need to register to participate in the ceremony? Yes.
How do I register? Each graduate will receive an email containing the registration link as well as an exit survey. If you have not received the email by April 1st please contact us via email.
Will the ceremony be available to watch online? Yes! The ceremony will be available for viewing online. Here is the link: https://mediaspace.illinois.edu/media/t/1_ue57jaf0.
Will my family need tickets to gain entrance in to the ceremony? Yes. Ticket information will be emailed to graduates at a later time. Closer to the date of the ceremony they will be available for pick up at the Department of Physics. Extra tickets may be available the day of the ceremony. Graduates do not need a ticket to gain entry but may want one for commemorative purposes.
Will there be a bag check? Answer to come.
How many tickets are given to each graduate? Each graduate will receive a minimum of 4 tickets per person for their friends and family. There is no charge for tickets.
What should I wear? If you are participating in the University-Wide commencement ceremony over the weekend and have a cap and gown feel free to wear it to Convocation. If you do not have a cap and gown most graduates as well as friends and family wear business casual attire.
- Student academic attire must be ordered through the Herff Jones website: herff.ly/illinois.
- Orders are open January 6th through April 14th at a discount.
- Orders are open April 15th through April 19th at regular price.
What if I need disability accommodations? If you need disability accommodation, please let the Convocation organizers know as soon as possible and we will work with Krannert to coordinate the accommodation. Please note that there are several accessible seats in the section for the graduates. Please use this link to let Krannert know about accessibility needs: https://forms.uofi.uic.edu/sec/208083496
UNIVERSITY-WIDE COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
For information on the University-wide Commencement ceremony, visit http://commencement.illinois.edu/.
If you have questions about Commencement, please contact the Committee on Commencement at 217.333.8834 or commencement@illinois.edu.
ENGINEERING COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
For information on the Engineering Convocation ceremony, visit https://grainger.illinois.edu/academics/graduation/may-2025
Physics will participate in Engineering II on Sunday, May 18th at 1PM at the State Farm Center.
If you have questions about the Engineering Convocation ceremony, please contact Engineering Convocation at engineering-convocation@illinois.edu