Dates and Deadlines for M.S. and Ph.D. Recipients

Monday, April 20 

• Last day to order cap and gown

• Last day to confirm participation and request guest tickets by registering online for the ACES Graduate Convocation  

• Claim Graduate Convocation tickets in 115 ACES Library, 9:00 am - 12:00 and from 1:00 - 4:00 pm. 

• Last day to pick-up tickets for campuswide Commencement Ceremony at the Assembly Hall ticket office or Campus Information Desk in the Illini Union.

Pick-up academic attire in Illini Rooms at Illini Union:

• Thursday, May 14, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Friday, May 15, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Saturday, May 16, 8:00 am to 12:00 noon
• Sunday, May 17, 8:00 am to 9:30 am

You are strongly advised to pick up your academic attire on Thursday, May 14, Friday, May 15, or Saturday, May 16. Please be aware that your gown will be folded and should be pressed before wearing it to the ceremonies. Payment is due at the time regalia is picked up.

Return rented academic attire in Illini Rooms at Illini Union:

• Sunday, May 17, 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
• Monday, May 18, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

ACES Graduate Convocation Guest Ticket Request for M.S. and Ph.D Recipients

It is necessary for graduate students to declare their intent to participate in the ACES Graduate Convocation Ceremony at the Smith Music Hall by registering online.  Online registration must be completed by Thursday, April 24.  

https://webtools.uiuc.edu/formBuilder/OrganizationSecure?id=3525596

ACES Graduate Convocation Ticket Distribution for M.S. and Ph.D Recipients

Guest tickets will be available for pick-up in 115 ACES Library beginning Monday, May 4, from 9:00 am - 12:00 noon and 1:00 - 4:00 pm for graduates who registered online by the April 24 deadline. 

Cap & Gown

To assure uniformity of attire, graduates must order rental academic attire via the web at http://www.herffjones.com. The deadline to order is Monday, April 20. Academic attire cannot be ordered after the deadline, therefore any graduate who thinks he/she may participate should place an order. Payment is made when the attire is picked-up. Payment is not required for ordered attire that is not claimed.

ACES Graduate Convocation Ceremony

Participating graduates will assemble in alphabetic order by department in the North Corridor on the first floor of Smith Music Hall. To facilitate line-up, it is imperative that graduates arrive by 9:30 am. Faculty Guides will assist in assembling graduates in the proper order. During the processional into the hall, graduates will be seated on the main floor and faculty members will be seated on the stage. 

Each participating graduate will receive a diploma cover during the ceremony and have a picture taken while crossing the stage. A proof copy of the photo may be viewed online a few days after the ceremony with no obligation to buy. Graduates will receive their diplomas in mid-summer if one has not already been received.

Tassel Turn Luncheon

Tassel Turn lunches will consist of your choice of sandwich or salad, roll, fruit, chips, cookie, and beverage. The cost of the lunch is $15 per person. Paid reservations must be received by Friday, May 8. Payment for the graduate's lunch is required.

https://ecommerce.aces.uiuc.edu/tasselturn

Campuswide Commencement Ceremony