#UCHICAGO2026

We look forward to celebrating the achievements of the Class of 2026 on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at the 540th Convocation.
For additional questions, please email convocation@uchicago.edu.

 

THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO CONFERS DEGREES in a ceremony we call Convocation. This is a University-wide ceremony involving degree candidates from all Divisions and Schools. It will include the presentation of Honorary Degrees and an address from the Convocation Speaker. Convocation Addresses consistently focus on the pursuit of knowledge and the power of ideas. The University President, A. Paul Alivisatos, will verbally confer degrees on candidates by Division and School. Each Division and School will host a separate ceremony where degree candidates will be honored individually through the presentation of diplomas or hoods.

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