2025 Latinx Congratulatory

Felicidades Clase del 2025!!

Register by April 1, 2025

Join us as we celebrate the 46th Annual Latinx Congratulatory!

Felicidades on your graduation, Clase del 2025! Registration is open to celebrate our graduates at the 45th Annual Latinx Congratulatory! Latinx Congratulatory is a bilingual ceremony that celebrates Latinx graduates earning their Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral Degrees.

This year's ceremony will take place on Friday, May 16th at 7PM at the State Farm Center. Cost to participate in the ceremony is an all-inclusive $85 that includes your stole, 2 flags of choice, graduation gift, celebratory events, and more! Registration will open during our 100 Days 'Til Latinx Congratulatory Event on Wednesday, February 5th from 4-6PM at La Casa. The link to register will be posted widely following the event.

If you are a person with a disability who requires accommodation(s), please fill out the accommodation request form by April 24, 2024. Some accommodation requests (such as American Sign Language Interpreters) received after (4/24/2024) will be given due diligence to be filled but may not be guaranteed.

Speaking Opportunities for Latinx Congratulatory | Apply by March 28, 2025

All Latinx Congratulatory participants are welcome to apply as a Latinx Congratulatory Class Speaker. Two graduates will be selected based on their application materials & audition. Masters of Ceremonies | Non-graduates are welcome to apply as a Master of Ceremony. Four non-graduates will be selected based on their application materials & audition.

Class Speakers Masters of Ceremony

Graduate Group Photo

Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: TBD

Please be prepared to arrive on time and photo ready in regalia!!

Rehearsal

Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: State Farm Center

Rehearsal Atendees must enter on the East Side of the Building: side that faces Fourth Street.

Latinx Congratulatory

Date: Friday, May 16, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM
Doors Open: 6:00 PM
Grads Line Up: 5:30pm
Location: State Farm Center (1800 S. First St., Champaign, Illinois 61820)

Graduates must enter on the East Side of the Building: side that faces Fourth Street.

Registration

Online Registration will go live at 6PM on Wednesday, February 5th, 2025 following the 100 Days 'Til Latinx Congratulatory Event hosted on Wednesday, February 5th from 4-6PM at La Casa Cultural Latina.

Registration is available for the first 500 Latinx Congratulatory Participants who complete both registration and payment of $85, or by April 1st, 2025, whichever comes first. Your spot is not secured without payment.

December 2024 Graduates are welcome to participate in the May 2025 Latinx Congratulatory Ceremony! Please email scardoza@Illinois.edu if you are a December 2024 Graduate to learn more, discuss your options, and select your stole preference.

2025 Latinx Congratulatory Awards

Nominate by March 28, 2025! Honor outstanding graduates, staff, and faculty through the Latinx Congratulatory Awards. Awards include Academics, Community Service, and Leadership for one undergraduate and one graduate student. The Cathy Acevedo Award recognizes a faculty or staff member dedicated to advocating for Latinx students and the campus community.

Student Awards Cathy Acevedo Faculty/Staff Award

More Important Information

Accessibility Entrances at the State Farm Center

There is accessible parking located in all four of the lots. All of the entrances are accessible.

The circle drives located on both the west and east side of the building are available for drop-off and pick-up. Once you, or your party arrives, you just need to notify somebody from the security or event staff, and they will get in contact with the EMS team.

There are a limited number of wheelchairs on site. They cannot be loaned for the duration of the event, but the staff can assist in getting guests from the entrances to an accessible seat and then back to the exit after the event is over.

Clear Bag Policy

People attending events at State Farm Center will be permitted to carry one clear plastic or vinyl bag that does not exceed 12”x6”x12”, or one clear drawstring bag not to exceed 12”x12”, or one, one-gallon clear plastic or zip-lock bag. A small clutch no larger than 4.5” x 7” may also be carried in addition to one clear bag. Diaper bags (with child) and bags approved for medical needs will be permitted after search by security personnel. Please refer to SFC's website for more information about their bag policy.

Regalia

Your cap and gown are NOT included in the Latinx Congratulatory fee. Learn more about how to order your commencement regalia. Your cap and gown are ordered through Herff Jones Cap & Gown Company and require an additional payment.