Convocation
Congratulations on earning your degree! To mark this important accomplishment, you are invited to participate in the Undergraduate Physics Reception. We hope you and your family will join us to celebrate your noteworthy efforts and achievements!
Who:
Physics Graduates of August 2025, December 2025, and May 2026, as well as their family, friends and loved ones.
All Physics majors are welcome (LAS Physics, Engineering Physics, Physics, and Computer Science + Physics).
See you there!
When:
Sunday, May 17th, 2026
Reception: 4:30 p.m. | Doors open at 4:00 p.m.
Where:
Reception: I Hotel and Illinois Conference Center - Illini Ballroom (1900 South First Street, Champaign Illinois, 61820)
Registration:
Please fill out the following registration form to attend the reception.
Physics Reception Registration
Watch:
The reception speeches will be streamed live. Here is the link to the livestream:
Coming soon!
ENGINEERING COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
For information on the Engineering Convocation ceremony, visit https://grainger.illinois.edu/academics/graduation/may-2026
Physics will participate in Engineering II on Sunday, May 17th 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
FAQ:
Do I need to register to participate in the reception at the I Hotel? Yes.
How do I register? Each eligible 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. Or see the link above.
Will the ceremony be available to watch online? Yes! The ceremony will be available for viewing online. Here is the link: Coming soon!
Will my family need tickets to gain entrance in to the ceremony? No.
Will there be a bag check? There is no bag check at the I Hotel.
What should I wear? If you are participating in the University-Wide or the Engineering Convocation ceremoniess over the weekend and have a cap and gown feel free to wear it to the Recpetion. 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.
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 coordinate the accommodation.
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.