


(Please note this may NOT be the case for other colleges at UIC. The number of guests at this ceremony is UNLIMITED. The College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs does NOT issue tickets to commencement. The ceremony will start promptly at 1 p.m.ĭo I or my guests need a ticket to attend the CUPPA commencement?

The UIC Dorie Forum doors open at 12 noon. On the day of commencement, Friday, May 6, 2022, you must be present and fully dressed in your cap and gown and ready to be seated at 12:40 p.m. When do I need to arrive at commencement? Seated areas for eating will be available to allow individuals who continue to mask at events to unmask while eating at a distance from those outside their household or social group.Įvent attendees will no longer be required to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of the event.įor more information on the COVID-19 guidance, please see. Graduates may remove their mask while crossing the stage.Įating and drinking is permitted at university-sponsored events on or off campus, outside of health care, research or instructional settings. Masks are required to be worn by all graduates, guests, and staff while in the UIC Dorin Forum. Information on location and directions here.ĭo I have to wear a mask at the commencement ceremony, the reception, and the showcase of student work? Attendance at Commencement is not required for graduation. Graduation can occur during any semester. No, you officially graduate once all of your grades are submitted and you have met the expectations of the degree requirements.Ĭommencement is a ceremony students may participate in for the purpose of celebrating the completion of an academic degree program. Graduation occurs when the student has completed all requirements and is awarded a degree. Does participating in the ceremony mean I graduate?
