May Convocation

College of Media Spring 2024 Convocation

Watch a recording:

 

Sunday, May 12, 2024
5:00-6:30 p.m.
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
Foellinger Great Hall
500 S. Goodwin Ave., Urbana

Livestream Information

For those guests who are unable to join us in person, we will have a livestream available.

Watch the livestream beginning at 5:00 p.m.

Registration 

Registration is required. If you have not yet registered, please contact Lisa Gibson (lkgibson@illinois.edu) for further details. 

Regalia 

Academic regalia (cap and gown) is required for Convocation.

Tickets 

Tickets are required for all guests attending convocation, including children. Graduating students participating in the Convocation Ceremony do not need a ticket. Tickets are free and each student will be guaranteed up to six tickets. Additional ticket information has been emailed to students.

Due to capacity of the venue, we are not able to accommodate additional ticket requests made at this time.

Reception

Join us for a reception prior to Convocation on Sunday, May 12, at 3:30 p.m. in the lobby of the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. 

We hope you and your guests will gather to enjoy light refreshments, take photos, and visit with classmates, faculty, and staff prior to the Convocation celebration. Students can begin checking-in for the ceremony on level 2 any time from 4:00-4:25 p.m. Doors will open to the theatre at 4:00 p.m. and seating is first-come, first-served.

Directions and Parking 

Parking is free in Krannert Center’s underground garages all day on weekends. Visit the Krannert Center website for more information and directions.

University-Wide Commencement Ceremony 

Please visit the University-wide Commencement website for details related to the University-wide Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Memorial Stadium. 

Andrea CamposAlumni Speaker 

Andrea Campos (BS '12, advertising) will be the alumni speaker at the College of Media Convocation Ceremony. Campos is an artist and creative entrepreneur whose recent career accomplishments include illustrating a New York Times-bestselling children’s book with celebrities Jimmy Fallon and Jennifer Lopez. Her bright, colorful, fun illustrations can be found in children’s books like Con Pollo: A Bilingual Playtime Adventure and printed on lunchboxes and other products. Read more about Campos.

Photography 

GradImages® will be photographing all graduates at convocation. Visit their website at http://www.gradimages.com/ to pre-register prior to May 12. Click on “Registration” at the top, enter “University of Illinois,” click on “University of Illinois Media,” and enter the contact information of your loved ones who would like to view and order graduation photos. After graduation, you may order online or call 1-800-424-3686.

 

Contact Lisa Gibson (lkgibson@illinois.edu) with any questions.