Detailed Information for Previous August and December B.S. Recipients

Dates and Deadlines for previous August and December Graduates

Monday, April 21

• Last day to make paid reservations for Tassel Turn Luncheon

• 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 8, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Friday, May 9, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Saturday, May 10, 8:00 am to 12:00 noon
• Sunday, May 11, 8:00 am to 9:30 am

Return rented academic attire in Illini Rooms at Illini Union:

• Sunday, May 11, 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
• Monday, May 12, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

ACES Undergraduate Convocation Guest Ticket Request for previous August and December Graduates

Due to capacity of the Foellinger Great Hall in the Krannert Center for Performing Arts, tickets for ACES Undergraduate Convocation are limited. Participating graduates may be able to get a maximum of four guest tickets. The definite number of guest tickets available per participating graduate will not be determined until it is known how many graduates intend to participate in the ceremony. Graduates do NOT need a ticket for themselves. Students will request their ACES Undergraduate Convocation guest tickets when they complete the online ACES Senior Survey. The survey, and hence the request for tickets, must be completed by 5 pm on Monday, April 21. The survey will take about 25 minutes to complete. Students will be asked to complete several surveys.

Completion of the ACES Senior Survey is the only survey that will suffice for reserving tickets to the ACES Undergraduate Convocation Ceremony. It is the only survey that will ask how many tickets you are requesting for that event. 

Late or incomplete surveys will not be accepted.

 ACES Undergraduate Convocation Ticket Distribution for previous August and December Graduates

Graduates have the option to personally pick-up their guest tickets or have them mailed via U.S. Postal Service.  Graduates will indicate their choice and provide a mailing address for the tickets when completing the survey. Pick-up will be Friday, April 25, 1 pm - 4 pm and Monday, April 28, 9 am - 12 noon, in the Sims Room, #109 ACES Library.

Extra Tickets

It is highly unlikely that any extra tickets will be available. In years past, the only extra tickets were for overflow seating. Overflow seating will be in the Orchestra Room on Level 2 of the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Guests in the Orchestra Room will view the ceremony via large screen television.

If additional tickets are available for overflow seating, an email will be sent to participating graduates seniors after 12:00 noon on Wednesday, April 30, detailing the distribution of additional tickets on a first-come, first-served basis.

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 21. 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 Undergraduate Convocation Ceremony

Participating graduates will assemble by department on the second level of Krannert at locations identified that morning. To facilitate line-up, it is imperative that graduates arrive by 8:45 am. Faculty Guides will assist in assembling graduates in the proper order. The names of all participating graduates will be read in alphabetical order within curriculum by department.

Each participating graduate will receive a diploma cover during the ceremony and have a picture taken while crossing the stage. The photo may be viewed online a few days after the ceremony with the option to buy prints of various sizes and styles. Graduates will receive their diplomas in mid-summer.

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 2. Payment for the graduate's lunch is required.

Link to:  Online RSVP and payment for Tassel Turn Luncheon

Campuswide Commencement Ceremony