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HRE Online Graduation Information
Preparing for graduation is an exciting time! Please carefully review the following information and complete the necessary steps so that you can plan for the big event.
Degree Conferrals
Adding Yourself to the Pending Degree List
Graduation Commencement
Obtaining Transcripts
Degree Conferrals
University of Illinois confers degrees at four different times:
- December
- May
- August (Masters Only)
- October (Doctoral Only)
To have your degree conferred, you must add your name to the pending degree list when you are on your final term of course work. Your requirements are then reviewed through a degree audit process. If you have successfully completed all necessary requirements, then you are added to the degree conferral list and your degree is conferred. This means you have officially graduated. Your diploma will be mailed to you.
Adding Yourself to the Pending Degree List
Adding yourself to the pending degree list is very IMPORTANT.
To be added to a degree list, you need to complete one of the following options:
Option 1:
- Access the student self-service site and register for your final course.
- Select the Graduation Information tab.
- Click the Notify Intent to Graduate this Term link.
Option 2:
- Complete the Application for Degree form.
- Submit this form should to the HRE office within the first month of your last semester.
Graduation Commencement
University of Illinois has one graduation commencement (caps, gowns, good cheer) held each May. There are two ceremonies: a College of Education ceremony and a University of Illinois campus ceremony. You are welcome to participate in both; however, most graduate students only choose the College of Education ceremony.
IMPORTANT: You are required to register for the commencement ceremony:
To do this, access the following link and follow the directions provided on the College of Education Convocation Web Site.
Coursework Completed in June 2009
Those who graduate in June 2009 have two options to consider, as you are on the August 2009 Degree Conferral list.
Option 1:
The College of Education allows students who complete coursework in the summer and are on the August degree list to petition to "walk" in the May 2009 commencement ceremony. Since you have not officially graduated (as you still need to complete the degree requirement in the summer), your name is not listed in the commencement booklet. Many August degree students petition to do this rather than waiting 10 months to participate in commencement ceremonies. To participate in the May 2009 commencement, you will need to complete a petition to walk.
Option 2:
You will be invited to participate in the May 2010 Graduation Commencement ceremony.
Coursework Completed in September 2009 or December 2009
You are on the December 2009 Degree Conferral list and will be invited to attend the May 2010 Graduation Commencement.
Coursework Completed in March 2010
You are on the May 2010 Degree Conferral list and will be invited to attend the May 2010 Graduation Commencement.
Obtaining Transcripts
If you are still enrolled in courses and able to access student self service, you may obtain a transcript by completing the following steps:
- Access Student Self Service.
- Select the Registration and Records link.
- Select Student Records and Transcripts.
- Select Official Transcripts.
- Follow the directions provided.
- In the Print Transcript drop-down field, select Hold for Degree if you would like your degree to be included on the official copy of the transcript.
If you have completed all courses and are no longer able to access the student self service, you can obtain transcripts through the Transcripts for Former Illinois Students web page.