To all seniors who are on the Spring Degree list and to those planning to graduate in August who would like to participate in Spring 2021 Gies Convocation.....
We are looking forward to celebrating your accomplishments!
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Gies College of Business will not be holding in-person May Convocation ceremonies. Instead, the College will hold a virtual 2021 Convocation Ceremony on Saturday, May 15, at 6 pm US Central Time.
Continue to watch your email inbox for messages containing additional details and the ceremony link.
Undergraduate Speaker Audition Instructions and Guidelines
If you would like to audition to be the virtual convocation student speaker, please contact Michel Watkins (michelaw@illinois.edu) by Thursday, March 25, 2021. Auditions will take place virtually, the week of March 29. Your speech should be no more than 3 minutes long and should convey a broad message that would be applicable to all undergraduate Gies College of Business graduates.
May 2021 Commencement Ceremonies
The university is hosting a virtual commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 15, at 12 pm Central Time. There will also be opportunities to participate in a Stage Crossing event May 10-17. Please visit the Commencement website for those details as they become available.
Your diploma will be mailed, and you will be invited to participate in future in-person ceremonies when it is safe to gather again. Diploma covers will be handed out during the campus commencement Stage Crossing.
Graduation Regalia
If you’d like to rent regalia for personal photos, you can do so by visiting the Herff Jones website. You must place your order by April 1 to ensure that the regalia arrive in time for May graduation. All orders will be shipped and will incur an $12.95 charge, which includes a return shipping label. There are no in-person pick up or return options.
If you have any questions, please contact undergrads@business.illinois.edu.