Graduation Celebrations
Grainger College of Engineering Convocation
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Virginia Theatre, 203 W Park Ave, Champaign, IL
In order to accommodate all graduates and their family and friends, the convocation has been split into two ceremonies. The Siebel School of Computing and Data Science graduation will be during Ceremony 2 at 2:00 p.m. For a complete list of ceremony times for all schools within The Grainger College of Engineering, please refer to the Grainger Engineering graduation web page to find the time of your ceremony.
The ceremony will include speeches from distinguished alumni, current students, and Dean Rashid Bashir. Each graduate's name will be read as they cross the stage. Dean Bashir and a representative from computer science will present each graduate with a diploma cover.
Watch a live stream on the Grainger Engineering graduation web page on the day of the event.
Siebel School of Computing and Data Science
Graduation Open House
Saturday, December 21, 2024
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Thomas M. Siebel Center for Computer Science
First Floor Atrium
201 N. Goodwin Avenue, Urbana, IL
You are invited to the Computer Science Graduation Open House! There will be an informal meet-and-greet, buffet lunch, and photo opportunities. We look forward to celebrating with family, friends, and colleagues. All are welcome to attend.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the ceremonies be live-streamed?
Livestreams for the Grainger Commencement Ceremony will be available on the Grainger Engineering website.
How long do the ceremonies last?
The ceremony is anticipated to last roughly 2 hours. If you are wanting to make plans/reservations after the ceremony, we encourage families and friends to add an additional 15 minutes from the end of the ceremony to exit the Virginia Theatre and participate in exit traffic flow.
What should be worn to the ceremonies?
Academic regalia is required to participate in the college convocation ceremonies and the University commencement. More information on what to wear and how to wear it: https://commencement.illinois.edu/may-commencement/graduates/academic-attire/