The College of LAS hosts a college-wide ceremony in December to recognize students earning a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in August or December of that year. There is no university-wide commencement ceremony in December.
10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 20, 2025
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
500 S. Goodwin Ave., Urbana
Eligibility
Students receiving an undergraduate degree from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences or a master’s or doctoral degree from a unit affiliated with LAS during the summer or fall terms are invited to participate in LAS Winter Convocation. Students who choose not to participate in the winter ceremony may instead participate in the spring ceremonies. For more information about the spring ceremonies, visit commencement.illinois.edu.
Registration
Registration is required to participate in the ceremony and is separate from declaring your intent to graduate. Being on the pending degree list does not automatically register you for LAS Winter Convocation. Check the LAS website for the registration form.
Deadline: Friday, November 21, 2025.
Tickets
Tickets required: All guests, regardless of age, must have a ticket. Graduates do not need tickets.
Allotment: Each graduate may request up to four tickets when registering to participate in the ceremony. You may also request up to two additional tickets, but these are not guaranteed and depend on availability. Extra ticket availability will be confirmed at pickup.
Distribution: Tickets will be available for pickup on Thursday, December 11, from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in 1000 Lincoln Hall.
Ordering your regalia
Regalia is required to participate in the ceremony. Order your regalia online here. Early-order pricing is available through 10:59 p.m. CT on Friday, November 14. Orders will continue to be accepted through 10:59 p.m. CT on Thursday, November 27 at the regular rental rate.
Live stream
The ceremony will be streamed live online. You can watch it here.
Questions
If you have any questions, please email las-grad@illinois.edu.
For Additional Information, please visit the LAS Winter Convocation webpage
The Graduate College is honored to organize this ceremony to offer doctoral degree recipients, along with faculty mentors, an opportunity to celebrate their achievement. A doctoral degree represents the culmination of years of commitment, dedication, and work. Visit the Graduate College Doctoral Hooding Ceremony Website for more information.