Place: Krannert Center for the Performing Arts - Colwell Playhouse (500 South Goodwin Avenue, Urbana, IL 61801)
Who: Physics and Astronomy Graduates of August 2024, December 2024, and May 2025, as well as their family and friends.
When: Saturday, May 17th, 2025
ITINERARY FOR SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2025
Doors open at 4:30 p.m.
Ceremony (5:30pm): Krannert Center for the Performing Arts - Colwell Playhouse (500 South Goodwin Avenue, Urbana, IL 61801)
Reception (6:30pm): Krannert Center for the Performing Arts - Studio Theater (500 South Goodwin Avenue, Urbana, IL 61801)
ELIGIBILITY TO PARTICIPATE
You are eligible to participate in the Department of Physics/Department of Astronomy Convocation Ceremony if you graduated since May 2024 or will complete requirements this May.
REGISTERING FOR CONVOCATION
You must register in advance to participate in the Department of Physics/Department of Astronomy Convocation Ceremony. This year's registration process is completely online. Convocation registration will be available at a later time. The link to registration will be emailed to students as well as posted here.
In addition to Convocation registration we ask that you please also submit your answers for the following exit survey questions. These questions are incredibly important in allowing the departments to keep in contact with you as well as determining the placement of our graduates.
Physics students please check this link.
Astronomy students please use this link: Undergraduate Student Exit Form
Registration is required to participate in the ceremony. Registration guarantees you tickets for your guests. Deadline to register is Friday, April 25th, 2025.
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PHYSICS/ASTRONOMY CONVOCATION
What amenities will be available at Krannert? Answer to come.
Do I need to register to participate in the ceremony? Yes.
How do I register? Each graduate will receive an email containing the registration link as well as an exit survey. If you have not received the email by April 1st please contact us via email.
Will the ceremony be available to watch online? Yes! The ceremony will be available for viewing online. Check back here for the link.
Will my family need tickets to gain entrance in to the ceremony? Yes. Ticket information will be emailed to graduates at a later time. Closer to the date of the ceremony they will be available for pick up at the Department of Physics. Extra tickets may be available the day of the ceremony. Graduates do not need a ticket to gain entry but may want one for commemorative purposes.
Will there be a bag check? Answer to come.
How many tickets are given to each graduate? Each graduate will receive a minimum of 4 tickets per person for their friends and family. There is no charge for tickets.
What should I wear? If you are participating in the University-Wide commencement ceremony over the weekend and have a cap and gown feel free to wear it to Convocation. If you do not have a cap and gown most graduates as well as friends and family wear business casual attire.
- Student academic attire must be ordered through the Herff Jones website: herff.ly/illinois.
- Orders are open January 6th through April 14th at a discount.
- Orders are open April 15th through April 19th at regular price.
What if I need disability accommodations? If you need disability accommodation, please let the Convocation organizers know as soon as possible and we will work with Krannert to coordinate the accommodation. Please note that there are several wheelchair accessible seats in the section for the graduates.
UNIVERSITY-WIDE COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
For information on the University-wide Commencement ceremony, visit http://commencement.illinois.edu/.
If you have questions about Commencement, please contact the Committee on Commencement at 217.333.8834 or commencement@illinois.edu.
ENGINEERING COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
For information on the Engineering Convocation ceremony, visit https://grainger.illinois.edu/academics/graduation/may-2025
Physics will participate in Engineering II on Sunday, May 18th at 1PM at the State Farm Center.
If you have questions about the Engineering Convocation ceremony, please contact Engineering Convocation at engineering-convocation@illinois.edu