Literally a “calling together,” the University’s convocation assembles all elements of the University community: degree candidates and their families, friends, faculty, deans, officers of the university, the trustees of the university, the provost, and the president. The first convocation was celebrated in January 1893 under founding president William Rainey Harper.
The Divinity School will hold the 2019 Convocation on Friday, June 14, and Saturday, June 15
FRIDAY, June 14, 2019
· 10:00 a.m. to Noon – Pre-Ceremony Brunch Celebration, Swift Hall, First floor and Courtyard
· 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Graduation Ceremony, Rockefeller Memorial Chapel
SATURDAY, June 15, 2018
· 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Diploma Distribution, Swift Hall; First floor
CONVOCATION HOTELS
If the room blocks are full, guests are welcome to inquire if there are vacancies outside of the University room block, but do note that regular hotel pricing will apply.
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place (5.7 miles)
Rates: $199.00
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InterContinental Chicago (10.3 miles)
Rate: $195.00
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The Blackstone (7.8 miles)
Rate: $239.00
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- Video of the Convocation (full ceremony)
- Video of the Divinity School's Diploma Ceremonies: Masters and Doctoral (two separate videos)
- PHOTO ALBUM of our Diploma Ceremony and Reception!
The 530th Convocation was held on Saturday, June 10, 2017.
- Video of the Convocation (Divinity School at 1.31.24)
- Video of the Divinity School's Diploma Ceremony
- PHOTO ALBUM of our Diploma Ceremony and Reception!
Please visit the University's Convocation page for information on parking, hotels, accessibility, and more.