Commencement
Information for Graduates
UI College of Medicine 137th Commencement Ceremony
Friday, May 10, 2019
2 PM – 4:30 PM
Credit Union 1 Arena 525 Racine Avenue (Formerly known as the UIC Pavilion)
Distribution times for regalia/cap and gown pick-up:
May 1: If you pre-ordered your regalia/cap and gown through Jostens, pick-up your regalia in the Illinois Room (SCE) – 10:00am to 4:00pm.
If you did not pre-order your cap & gown purchase, please go directly to the UIC Bookstore on the East Campus (SCE) – 8:30am to 7:00pm
After May 1: Regalia, pre-ordered and otherwise, will be available in the UIC Bookstore (SCE) during regular store hours through May 11!
Approximate Event Timing
1:00 p.m. Arena doors open for guest seating; there are no tickets & seating is unlimited.
Students must arrive NO LATER THAN 1:15 p.m. to the Credit Union 1 Arena Garage, located on Harrison Street next to the Credit Union 1 Arena.
Ceremony begins at 2:00 p.m. and ends at approximately 4:30 p.m.
Tickets are not needed for this event.
Parking
Free parking at the Credit Union 1 Arena lots.
Seating is available for disabled/hearing impaired students, faculty and guests.
To make arrangements, please contact Credit Union 1 Arena staff by phone at 413-5700 by May 1st. On the event day, UIC staff will assist students or guests. Closed caption is provided to the benefit of students and guests who are hearing impaired.