Class of 2026 Graduation
Fri, May 15 - Thu, May 14
College of Law, 504 E. Pennsylvania Ave, Champaign, IL 61820 and Krannert Center for the Performing Arts Map Directions
Friday, May 15 Class of 2026 JD Photo 12:00 pm Peer and Sarah Pedersen Pavilion Graduation Ticket Pickup 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm Peer and Sarah Pedersen Pavilion Tickets are required for all guests, including babies and children. Reservation information will be communicated to law students. Families and guests may also pick up tickets reserved by their law students at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts immediately prior to the ceremony beginning at 12:00 pm on May 16th only.Class of 2026 Family and Friends Celebration BBQ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Peer and Sarah Pedersen Pavilion, College of Law Courtyard Saturday, May 16 College of Law Graduation Ceremony 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Great Hall, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts Visit our Graduation website to view the event program and a livestream of the ceremony.Graduation Etiquette: All graduates are expected to participate in both the processional and the recessional.Graduates and guests should plan to attend the entire ceremony to celebrate all of the graduates’ accomplishments.All participants should remain seated until the conclusion of the ceremony, which is marked by the platform party recessional.All guests are asked to remain in their seats until graduates and faculty have exited the recessional.All graduates should plan to meet their guests on the KCPA Main Floor following the ceremony.Only degree candidates and faculty are allowed on the stage.Graduates will not be allowed to take another person, such as a child, or animals across the stage (unless it is a certified service animal) without prior approval from the College of Law Office of Academic Administration & Student Records (217) 333-1097.Cell phones and other electronic equipment should be silenced.Seating is on a ticketed first-come, first-served basis and is not reserved in any section (except for graduating students and faculty). Families should consider arriving together to avoid any disruption or conflict regarding seating prior to or during the event.While graduation is a festive occasion, the ceremony itself is marked by dignity and a degree of formality. Courtesy and mutual respect for all those in attendance are critical for the enjoyment of this momentous occasion. For your safety, students are not permitted to carry or wear props or accessories and the following items are NOT PERMITTED inside the event venue:BannersPostersSignsFlagsOther props or large accessoriesLaser pointersCoolersContainersAlcoholic beveragesWeapons of any kindNoisemakersBalloons Parking at Krannert Parking is available in the Krannert Center garage, in metered spaces on nearby streets, and in permit lots (with the exception of 24-hour rental spaces) during commencement weekend. Please be sure to allow enough time to find parking since there are multiple convocation ceremonies on Saturday. Lodging The Champaign County Convention and Visitors Bureau website provides a listing of local hotel/motel information. For additional visitor information, you may contact them at (800) 369-6151 or locally at (217) 351-4133. Individuals needing accommodations for graduation weekend are encouraged to make reservations as soon as possible. University-wide Commencement Saturday, May 16 at Memorial Stadium, 9:30 a.m.
Graduates are encouraged to participate in the commencement ceremony with graduate and undergraduate students from various colleges throughout the university. Please visit the university-wide Commencement website for additional information regarding the university-wide ceremony, including registration information. Graduation Announcements For more information on announcements please visit the university-wide Commencement website. Academic Attire All graduates and degree candidates participating in Commencement or Graduation ceremonies are required to wear appropriate academic attire. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign graduates wear custom regalia designed specifically for the campus. Academic Attire is available for rent throu