Graduation Information

General Information

• Graduation for the Class of 2009 is June 12, 2009.
• A reception at the Law School will immediately follow.

University Convocation 9:30 am at Harper Quadrangle

• Convocation is scheduled for June 12th at 9:30 am in Harper Quadrangle rain or shine.
• The University ceremony includes the Law School, Harris School of Public Policy and Social Service Administration.
• The ceremony runs approximately one hour and fifteen minutes.
• This ceremony is controlled entirely by the University's Office of Special Events.
• Approximately 6,500 chairs are placed in this large grassy area.
• Television screens will allow guests at a distance from the stage to get a closer view of candidates receiving their diplomas.
• Indoor Seating - Guests who prefer an indoor location may view a live broadcast in Mandel Hall, located in the Reynolds Club. Limited seating will be available on a first-come/ first-served basis. 
• Guests must have a ticket to be admitted to Mandel Hall. Please contact the Office of Special Events for more information (773) 702-2513. 
• Additional Information about the University's Graduation ceremony can be found at: http://convocation.uchicago.edu.

Law School Hooding Ceremony 11:30 am at Rockefeller Chapel

• The Hooding Ceremony is scheduled to begin one half hour after the University Ceremony ends (approximately 11:30am).
• The Hooding Ceremony takes place in Rockefeller Chapel and lasts approximately one hour.
• This ceremony is planned by the Law School and the Class of 2009 Student Graduation Committee.
• Students select four faculty hooders.
• Close family members who have received a degree from the University of Chicago are eligible to hood you. Please click here for Hooding Application.