Commencement

The 2020 spring ceremonies have been postponed.  Virtual ceremonies will be available starting May 16 at 9:00am.  Information on the rescheduled will be posted as it becomes available.  The link for the ceremonies can be found here.

Spring Commencement Ceremonies are held in May during or immediately following finals week.

Fall Commencement Ceremonies are held on the Saturday following UIC’s fall semester finals week.

Click HERE to view the Spring 2020 schedule.

For questions regarding UIC’s Academic calendar please visit: Academic Calendar.

Once you have verified with your college that all degree requirements are met, or will have been met, by the end of the semester you can participate in commencement. If you complete your degree requirements during the spring semester you must participate in the spring commencement ceremony. If you complete your degree requirements during the summer or fall semesters, you must participate in the fall commencement ceremony. All students are expected to attend the commencement ceremony for the semester in which they have completed all degree requirements.

Undergraduate students should check with the academic advisor assigned by the college. Graduate students must check with his or her home department. For any additional information regarding degree requirements please visit: Degree Requirements

Approximately two hours.

Pre-orders can be made through March 17 through the Jostens Website.

Visit our Cap and Gown page for more information.

Only the December commencements and spring LAS commencement issue tickets. After applying to graduate and registering for commencement, students should receive an e-mail regarding ticket information. For any additional information on tickets to commencement ceremonies, please contact the college issuing the degree or e-mail to commencement@uic.edu.

It is recommended that students arrive one hour before the commencement ceremony is set to begin. This way they can check in and find the appropriate seat before the beginning of the ceremony. Doors at the Credit Union 1 Arena open for guests approximately one hour before the ceremony and remain open until the end of the ceremony.

Yes, all students attending the ceremony will be individually recognized after the conferral of the degrees.

Latin honors listed below will appear on UIC transcripts for undergraduate students participating commencement ceremonies honoring student who earned their degrees at UIC. Summa cum laude will be distinguished with gold cords. Magna cum laude will be distinguished with silver cords, and cum laude will be distinguished with bronze cords.

Summa cum laude: 3.90 and above GPA “Highest praise”
Magna cum laude: 3.75 to 3.89 GPA “High praise”
Cum laude: 3.50 to 3.74 GPA “Praise”

For more information on the Latin Honors policy please refer to the Registrar website

Each college or department may choose different ways to honor its outstanding graduates. If you have received a college or department honor or distinction, please direct all questions to your advisor, department, or college.

Yes, to make accommodation requests please contact UIC Venues and Events at: (312) 413-5700

Graduation announcements can be purchased through the Jostens website.

Regalia orders for faculty are ordered online through our website. Please order before the deadline to ensure the proper regalia can be provided. The deadline to place a regalia request for May 2020 is March 17.

Diplomas will be mailed to graduates beginning 1 to 2 weeks after your degree has been awarded. All degrees will be posted onto student records 3 to 4 weeks after grades have been processed. Name and/or address changes must be made by the last day of the term. Please refer to the Registrar website for more information.

For additional information send an e-mail to commencement@uic.edu.

Degree requirements are specific to the college awarding the degree as well as the level and field of study. To view more information on degree requirements please visit: http://catalog.uic.edu/ucat/ .