Graduation Events
Graduates may participate in Universitywide Commencement and College of Applied Health Sciences Convocation. The College of Applied Health Sciences offers two distinct convocation events, one for students completing a bachelor’s degree and another for students completing a master’s or doctoral degree.
Universitywide Commencement
Universitywide Commencement is managed by Illinois Commencement. This is a large event that includes all graduates. Names are not read at this event; graduates are recognized as a group. Answers to the most common questions regarding Universitywide Commencement can be found by reviewing their FAQ.
College of Applied Health Sciences Undergraduate Student Convocation
Students who will complete an undergraduate degree and graduate from the College of Applied Health Sciences in December 2025, May 2026 or August 2026 may participate in this ceremony. Students who have applied to graduate in December 2025 or May 2026 will receive registration instructions by email early in the spring semester. Students who plan to graduate in August 2026 should return to this page during the spring semester for registration instructions. Students in the BS-MPH and RST 4+1 programs who are celebrating the completion of the undergraduate portion of their degree will participate in this convocation.
Date and Location
Saturday, May 16, 2026
1:00 p.m.
State Farm Center
1800 S. 1st Street, Champaign, IL
Guest Tickets
Guest Tickets are not required for this event.
Event Details
This is a formal ceremony that will last approximately two hours. Students who are receiving several types of honors will be asked to stand and be recognized from their seats as a group. Afterward, degree candidates will be asked to stand row-by-row, by degree program, proceed as directed to a lectern on stage, line up, and one-by-one hand your name card that will be provided at check-in to a designated reader. When your name is read, you will walk to the center of the stage, receive your diploma cover, shake hands with the Dean and a department representative, then exit the stage, return as directed to your seat and be seated. Ushers will be available to assist. Graduates are expected to attend the entire ceremony and participate in the recession out of the State Farm Center.
Registration Instructions
Students who apply to graduate in December 2025 or May 2026 will receive registration instructions by email. A link to the registration form will be available here early in the spring semester.
Questions
If you have questions about the College of Applied Health Sciences Undergraduate Student Convocation, please contact AHS Academic Affairs at ahs-acaffrs@illinois.edu or (217) 333-2130.
College of Applied Health Sciences Graduate Student Convocation
Students who will complete a master’s or doctoral degree and graduate from the College of Applied Health Sciences in December 2025, May 2026 or August 2026 may participate in this ceremony. Eligible students will receive an invitation to register during the spring semester. If you have questions about your eligibility, please consult with your department.
Date and Location
Friday, May 15, 2026
3:30 p.m.
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts (KCPA), Tryon Festival Theatre
500 S. Goodwin Ave, Urbana, IL
Guest Tickets
Guest Tickets are required for this event. Participants will request guest tickets during the registration process.
Event Details
This is a formal ceremony that will last approximately two hours. Graduates receiving their doctoral degree will be hooded at this event. Graduates are expected to attend the entire ceremony.
Registration Instructions
Eligible students will receive registration instructions by email.
Questions
If you have questions about the College of Applied Health Sciences Graduate Student Convocation, please contact Robbin King at ahs-acaffrs@illinois.edu or (217) 333-2129.