Convocation
2025 Spring Convocation
The ceremony recognizes August 2024, December 2024, May 2025, and August 2025 communication graduates. It will include hooding candidates for the Ph.D. degree and calling all participating graduates to the platform in recognition of their academic achievement. Photographs will be taken of candidates as they receive their diploma covers and cross the stage. The ceremony lasts for approximately 90 minutes. The ceremony will be livestreamed for those who cannot attend in person.
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Communication Convocation

Saturday, May 17 at 2:00 p.m.

Virginia Theatre
203 W Park Ave
Champaign, IL 61820

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Day of the Ceremony

Graduates should arrive dressed in regalia at least 45 minutes prior to the start of the event. There is no rehearsal, so please arrive promptly to check in. Marshals will direct you to your place in line.

Additional Information

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Ceremony livestream

The convocation ceremony will be livestreamed for those who cannot attend in person. The livestream will begin shortly before the ceremony starts. Streaming link coming soon.
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Ceremony registration

Students must register in order to participate in the ceremony and receive guest tickets. Tickets are required for all guests and can be picked up in the CMN Advising Office (3051 Lincoln Hall) beginning in April.
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Academic regalia

A cap and gown are required to participate in the Communication Convocation. Herff Jones provides rentals for all graduates.  Click here for more information.
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Photographs

Photographs will be taken during the ceremony by GradImages. 
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Special accommodations

Special accommodations should reserved in advance, as they are the only way your entire party can be seated together in accessible seating areas. To request accommodations, please contact the Virginia Theatre. More information coming soon.
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Extra tickets

Each participating student can receive up to 6 guest tickets. For those who may need extra, additional tickets may be requested (but are not guaranteed). More information to come.
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University Commencement

Click here to visit the university's commencement website for information about the university-wide ceremony.