May 6 2022

Spring 2022 Commencement Ceremony

For the UIC College of Education

May 6, 2022

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Location

Credit Union 1 Arena

Address

525 South Racine, Chicago, IL

Doors open at 8:00 a.m. Guests should enter through the Credit Union 1 Arena main entrance. Reception to follow the ceremony.

Tickets for Guests

Guest tickets are not required for the College of Education ceremony. There is no limit to the number of guests allowed. Seating is on a first come basis.

Registration (Graduates Only)

Registration for graduates is required. Registration links have been sent. If you have not received the link, please email commencement@uic.edu.

COVID-19 Restrictions

Currently, UIC policy no longer requires proof of vaccine or a negative Covid-19 test. Masking is recommended but not required. Policies are subject to change.

Reception

Immediately following the ceremony, there will be a reception with appetizers, desserts, and coffee in the Student Services Building (SSB). SSB is at 1200 W. Harrison, directly west of the Credit Union 1 Arena. Our dean, faculty, and staff will be present to share in our graduates' accomplishments and to celebrate with them.  Families and guests are invited to join graduates for this reception, and no RSVP is needed.

Visit the Education Commencement page for more information.

Contact

Marc VanOverbeke

Date posted

Feb 17, 2022

Date updated

Apr 11, 2022

Speakers

Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton | Lieutenant Governor of Illinois | 2022 Commencement Speaker

Juliana Stratton is the first Black woman to serve as Illinois’ Lieutenant Governor. In addition to spearheading the administration’s Justice, Equity, and Opportunity Initiative, Stratton also heads more than a dozen councils, commissions, boards and agencies as Chair or executive liaison. She has received numerous awards and accolades for her commitment to public service and social justice advocacy, including being named one of the “50 Most Powerful Women in Chicago.”