May Convocation
College of Media Spring 2025 Convocation
Sunday, May 18, 2025
5:00-6:30 p.m.
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
Foellinger Great Hall
500 S. Goodwin Ave., Urbana
Registration
Students must register to participate in the College of Media Convocation Ceremony. Register here by April 21.
Regalia
Academic regalia (cap and gown) is required for Convocation. Regalia can be ordered online. The deadline to order for the early discounted rate is April 14 at 10:00 PM. Regular pricing will be available online April 15.
Diploma Name
Diploma names are displayed on diplomas and are used in the Convocation program, lists of graduates, and Convocation related press releases. Examples of diploma names include: using a middle name instead of a first name; using an abbreviated name (Tom instead of Thomas); using an Americanized name (Wendy instead of Haiyan); or using a name that better reflects one’s ethnic, racial or gender identity. If you’d like to create a diploma name, please send an email to graduation@illinois.edu (include UIN) by March 31, 2025.
Honor Cords
Honor cords are available to students who are in the top 20% of their graduating class and/or have completed all of the James Scholar requirements. Students’ invitation to graduation (sent by email) indicated if you have graduated in the top 20% of the College of Media.
Candidates for College of Media honors can purchase honor cords. Each honor cord costs $5.50 and can be purchased online using the link sent to you via email. James Scholars will receive their cords as a gift from the James Scholar program.
Tickets
Tickets will be required for all guests attending convocation. 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. Students will receive more information late April regarding ticket pick up dates and times and if additional tickets are available. It will be determined after registration closes if/how many additional tickets we are able to provide for those who request them. Additional ticket requests may only be made by the student and this is to be done when registering for Convocation.
For guests who are unable to join us in person, the ceremony will be livestreamed beginning at 5:00 p.m. The link to join the livestream will be provided closer to the ceremony.
Directions and Parking
Parking is free in Krannert Center’s underground garages all day on weekends. Visit the Krannert Center website for more information on parking and directions.
Universitywide Commencement Ceremony
The Universitywide Commencement Ceremony will take place Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Memorial Stadium. Register to participate by April 30.
Please visit the Universitywide Commencement website for more details.
Lodging
Experience Champaign-Urbana's website provides a listing of local hotel/motel information. For additional visitor information, you may contact them at 217-351-4133. Individuals are encouraged to make reservations as soon as possible.
Photography
GradImages® will be photographing all graduates at convocation. Please visit GradImages' website to pre-register prior to May 18. 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.
Please contact Lisa Gibson at 217-265-6854 or lkgibson@illinois.edu with any questions.