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College of Education Convocation

 College of Education Convocation
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2026 College of Education Convocation Ceremony

Sunday, May 17, 2026
9:00 a.m. CDT (Doors open at 8:00 a.m. CDT)
Activities and Recreation Center (ARC), Gym 1, 201 E. Peabody Dr., Champaign, IL 61820

No tickets needed to attend; seating is general admission. The ceremony usually lasts around two hours. Graduates’ names will be read by degree level in this order: doctoral, certificate, master’s, and bachelor’s.

Convocation is not a certification of graduation, but rather a ceremony that celebrates your academic achievements. You must satisfy all of your degree requirements before you officially graduate and receive your diploma.

Registration to participate is open until May 4, 2026. Please review the Registration and To-Do Checklist below.
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Registration and To-Do Checklist

1. All students who intend to graduate must apply to graduate via the "Graduation" tab in the Banner Self-Service System. Please be aware of the deadlines.

2. Register now for Convocation! Please email events@education.illinois.edu if you have any questions.

3. Visit the Academic Attire page to order the required regalia.

4. Read more about The College of Education ceremony in the tabs on the left side of the screen. Links to both the Graduate College Doctoral Hooding ceremony and University Commencement ceremony are included if you choose to participate in those events.

Post-Ceremony Celebration

Join your fellow graduates, family, friends, and College of Education faculty and staff at the Education Building (1310 S. Sixth Street) after Convocation! The reception will have photo opportunities, cookies and water, and a small gift for each graduate.

Questions?

To contact the Convocation Coordinator, please send an email to events@education.illinois.edu.
College of Education
1310 S. Sixth St.
Champaign, IL 61820-6925
Phone: 217-333-0960
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