The campuswide ceremony is the official University of Illinois academic ceremony at which the chancellor and president preside. Honorary degrees are also awarded at this event.
Academic regalia is required.
Another activity in which you may choose to participate is the convocation sponsored by your college, school, or department . At most convocations, undergraduate and graduate students are individually recognized, which is not possible at the larger campuswide ceremony. However, degrees are not conferred at a convocation, and usually the dean or department head presides. Convocations are designed to complement the campuswide ceremony and are scheduled so as not to conflict with the campuswide ceremony. If your unit does not host a convocation, the campuswide ceremony is your only option.