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On August 21, 2016

UIC Pavilion

525 South Racine, Chicago, IL

Register for the 2016 UIC Convocation

The UIC Convocation is a ceremony to welcome new students to the University of Illinois at Chicago. This event marks the official beginning of a new student's entry into the UIC academic community. All new students are expected to attend this special event. Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Register for the 2016 UIC Convocation by following the steps below:

Step 1 - Click on link my.uic.edu
Step 2 - Log in to Portal with UIC netid and password
Step 3 - Click on 2016 UIC Convocation link in the “My Announcement” Portlet on the home page/
Step 4 - Click on Sign-on
Step 5 - Register for Event and Picnic, if attending

Need To Know

Students
  • Check In

    Please plan to arrive for check in by 2:30 p.m. Check in will be in the Parking Structure east of the UIC Pavilion. At check in, you will be grouped with your classmates from your college.

  • Seating

    At the UIC Convocation Ceremony, you will be seated on the main level of the UIC Pavilion with the classmates from your college.

  • Attire

    Dress for the event is casual. Please wear comfortable clothing. All new students will receive a UIC Convocation tee-shirt.

  • Chancellor's Welcome Picnic

    The Chancellor's Welcome Picnic will immediately follow the UIC Convocation ceremony. Join us in the SRC Autocourt for food, fun, and games! Sign the Class of 2020 banner that will be displayed in UIC Student Center East!

    After the ceremony, you will be led from the UIC Pavilion to the SRC Autocourt for the Chancellor's Welcome Picnic.

Parents
  • Check In

    Please plan to arrive for check in by 2:30 p.m. Check in for parents will be in the UIC Pavilion lobby.



  • Attire

    Dress for the event is casual. Please wear comfortable clothing.


  • Chancellor's Welcome Picnic

    The Chancellor's Welcome Picnic will immediately follow the UIC Convocation ceremony. Join us in the SRC Autocourt for food, fun, and games!

    After the ceremony, you will be led from the UIC Pavilion to the SRC Autocourt for the Chancellor's Welcome Picnic.

Faculty & Staff

  • In order to positively impact the success and first year experience of our new students at the University of Illinois at Chicago, faculty and staff are encouraged to be a part of the UIC Convocation ceremony. Join us in welcoming the new UIC Class of 2020!

  • Check In

    Faculty and staff should plan to arrive for check in by 2:30 p.m. Check in will be in the Parking Structure east of the UIC Pavilion, where faculty and staff will line up for the processional.

  • Procession

    All faculty and staff will process into the ceremony at 3:00 p.m. and be led to a reserved seating area in the Pavilion.

  • Attire

    Dress for the event is casual. Please wear UIC colors.


  • Chancellor's Welcome Picnic

    The Chancellor's Welcome Picnic will immediately follow the UIC Convocation ceremony. Join us in the SRC Autocourt for food, fun, and games while we continue to welcome UIC's new students 

Event Schedule

The ceremony will last approximately one hour. It will include presentations and a UIC Flames extravaganza! The Chancellor's Welcome Picnic will immediately follow the UIC Convocation ceremony.

3:00 pm Convocation Begins
  • 2:30 pm - Check In
  • 3:00 pm - Student Processional
  • 3:10 pm - Convocation Begins
  • 3:45 pm - Campus Spirit and Traditions
  • 4:00 pm - Class Photo
4:30 pm Chancellor's Welcome Picnic
  • 4:30 pm - Chancellor's Welcome Picnic

Executive Presence

  • Michael Amiridis - UIC Chancellor
  • Susan Poser - Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost
  • J. Rex Tolliver - Interim Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
  • Timothy Killeen - University of Illinois President
  • Ralph Keen - Dean of the Honors College
  • Steve Everett - Dean of the College of Architecture, Design, and the Arts
  • Bo Fernhall - Dean of the College of Applied Health Sciences
  • Michael B. Mikhail - Dean of the College of Business Administration
  • Peter C. Nelson - Dean of the College of Engineering
  • Astrida Tantillo - Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
  • Alfred Tatum - Dean of the College of Education
  • Michael Pagano - Dean of the College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs
  • Michael Popowitz - Faculty Speaker, College of Business Administration

Event Gallery

Photos from past convocation events

FAQ

Generic Questions About This Event

1 Where do I check in?

Check in will be in the Harrison Street Parking Structure, just east of the UIC Pavilion. At check in, you will be grouped with other students in your college.

2 What time should I arrive?

Please plan to arrive in the parking structure no later than 2:30pm.

3 What time should guests come?

The UIC Pavilion will be open to guests starting at 2:00pm.

4 How many guests can I bring?

Seating is open and there is no limit to how many guests you can bring.

5 How should I dress?

Please dress casually and comfortably. A UIC Convocation T-Shirt will be provided to all new students at check in.

6 Is seating available for disabled/hearing impaired students, faculty, and guests?

Yes. To make arrangements, please contact the UIC Pavilion staff by phone at 312-413-5700.

7 How long will Convocation last?

The UIC Convocation ceremony and Campus Spirits and Tradition will last approximately 1 hour. A class photo and Chancellor's Welcome Picnic will immediately follow the ceremony.

8 How do I get to the Chancellor's Welcome Picnic?

Students will be led from the Pavilion to the SRC Autocourt by UIC Mascot Sparky D. Dragon.

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Event Location

  • UIC Pavilion
    525 South Racine
    Chicago, IL 60607, USA
  • Call Us
    312.996.3271

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Parking

Parking is free to all guests.