Graduation
The UIC LAS Fall 2023 Commencement Ceremony will take place on Friday, December 8, at 7 p.m. at the UIC Credit Union 1 Arena
Check the UIC Commencement website for more details, including a link to the virtual commencement ceremony and more information about the in-person experience. You may also email commencement@uic.edu with questions.
Applying to Graduate Heading link
Congratulations on your upcoming graduation from the UIC College of Liberal Arts and Sciences!
The Intent to Graduate Form must be completed online via my.UIC.edu. Once logged in, select the “Student” tab, then in the third column, choose “Declare your Intent to Graduate.” Thoroughly read through all of the information. The submission deadlines for graduation applications are the following:
- To graduate in Fall term, apply by Friday of the 3rd week of the Fall term
- To graduate in Spring term, apply by Friday of the 3rd week of the Spring term
- To graduate in Summer term, apply by Friday of the 2nd week of the 8-week Summer Session
Graduation is not automatic. Students cannot be cleared for graduation until they have applied to graduate and their academic records have been reviewed for the completion of degree requirements. This information is available in the UIC Undergraduate Catalog. It is strongly recommended that, during the term prior to the intended graduation term, students meet with their LAS academic advisor and departmental advisor(s) to verify that all degree and major/minor requirements will be met.
Graduation Checklist Heading link
Students planning to graduate in the current or upcoming semester should meet with their general and departmental advisors to ensure all requirements are complete for graduation. The Graduation Checklist explains the steps students need to take.
Graduating with Honors
Graduation vs. Commencement Heading link
Graduation occurs when a student has completed all degree requirements and is awarded a degree. Graduation Degree Certification can occur during any semester (i.e., Fall, Spring, or Summer). Attendance at Commencement is not automatic and not required to graduate.
Commencement is a ceremony in which students may participate for the purpose of celebrating the completion of an academic degree program. There is an LAS Commencement Ceremony held annually in May for students who graduated during the academic semester. Students who graduate in summer or fall are invited to attend the all-campus December Commencement.
The LAS Advising Center works with students on the Graduation Degree Certification process and not with the Commencement ceremony.