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Graduation Events
Graduates may participate in Universitywide Commencement and College of Applied Health Sciences Convocation.
Universitywide Commencement
Universitywide Commencement is managed by Illinois Commencement. This is a large event that includes all graduates. Names are not read at this event; graduates are recognized as a group. Answers to the most common questions regarding Universitywide Commencement can be found by reviewing their FAQ.
College of Applied Health Sciences Convocation
Commencement is not certification of graduation, but rather a ceremony that celebrates your academic achievements. You must satisfy all degree requirements before you officially graduate and receive your diploma.
Students who will complete a degree and graduate from the College of Applied Health Sciences in December 2026, May 2027 or August 2027 may participate in this ceremony.
Date and Location
Saturday, May 15, 2027
5:00 p.m.
State Farm Center
1800 S. 1st Street, Champaign, IL
Guest Tickets
Guest Tickets are not required for this event.
Event Details
This is a formal ceremony that will last approximately two hours. Students who are receiving several types of honors will be asked to stand and be recognized from their seats as a group. Afterward, degree candidates will be asked to stand row-by-row, by degree program, proceed as directed to a lectern on stage, line up, and one-by-one hand your name card that will be provided at check-in to a designated reader. When your name is read, you will walk to the center of the stage, receive your diploma cover, shake hands with the Dean and a department representative, then exit the stage, return as directed to your seat and be seated. Ushers will be available to assist. Graduates are expected to attend the entire ceremony and participate in the recession out of the State Farm Center.
Registration Instructions
Registration instructions will be available here early in the spring semester. Students who complete degree requirements for December 2026 graduation and those on the May 2027 pending degree list will receive an email with instructions.
Questions
If you have questions about the College of Applied Health Sciences Convocation, please contact AHS Academic Affairs at ahs-acaffrs@illinois.edu or (217) 333-2130.