Graduation Information

Psychology Convocation - Saturday, May 16, 2026, 2:00 pm, Activities and Recreation Center  (ARC) Gym 1, 201 E Peabody Dr, Champaign, IL 61820. 

The ceremony recognizes Psychology and Brain and Cognitive Science majors graduating in December 2025, May 2026, and August 2026.  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 two hours. 

 

There should be ample (but not unlimited) seating in ARC's Gym 1.  Undergraduates will be guaranteed up to six (6) guest tickets.  Any extra tickets will depend on student participation, so plan accordingly.  Students with large families should consider the All-Campus Commencement event, Saturday, May 16, 9:30 am at Gies Memorial Stadium. Commencement detailed Information available here 

 

Parking:  Please read all parking signs.  Certain lots are restricted and illegally parked cars may be towed.  Free parking is available in the grass lots west of Memorial Stadium (weather permitting), in Lot E-14 at the corner of First and Kirby, street parking, etc.  Please consult the parking map for assistance - https://docs.fs.illinois.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/GIS_333_FinalMapLayout.pdf

 

Graduate students: Please use the on-line registration to indicate your faculty advisor, your dissertation title, and number of guest tickets. 

 

 

​All graduates and degree candidates participating in commencement ceremonies are required to wear appropriate academic attire. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign graduates wear custom regalia designed specifically for the campus. Academic attire consists of a blue mortarboard, blue gown and, in the case of a graduate degree, a hood. Please order/rent your academic regalia by using the on-line Herff-Jones website.

 

Three photographs will be taken during the ceremony by GradImages.

 

Candidates for graduation or guests who require a sign language interpreter should notify our office by April 1 so that we may make arrangements.

 

Guest seating is on a first-come basis.  Guests with wheelchairs will be able to position themselves next to the rows of chairs as long as they do not obstruct the aisles.

Questions about the Psychology Department activities for Convocation?  E-mail psych-advising@illinois.edu

 

Questions about the Psychology Department activities for Convocation?  E-mail psych-advising@illinois.edu

 

Campus-wide Commencement information can be found at the Illinois Commencement website.