2025 Latinx Congratulatory

Felicidades Clase del 2025!! Relive the Moment with the 2025 Ceremony Recording

Watch the 2025 Ceremony

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

Felicidades on your graduation, Clase del 2025! 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.

Graduate Group Photo

Date: Thursday, May 8 2025
Time: TBD
Location: Krannert Center for Performing Arts White Steps

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

Rehearsal

Date: Wednesday, May 14
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: State Farm Center

This year, graduates are NOT required to attend Congratulatory Rehearsal. Rather, a video will be sent out following the rehearsal with detailed instructions on what to expect on the big day! Student speakers, faculty, staff, and volunteers who will participate in Latinx Congratulatory will be contacted with additional information! Rehearsal Attendees 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 through the Tunnel on the East Side of the Building: side that faces Fourth Street. Staggered arrival times between 5:30-6:15 will be sent out to graduates in early May.

Registration

Online Registration opened on Wednesday, February 5th, 2025!

Registration is available for the first 550 Latinx Congratulatory Participants who complete both registration and payment of $85, or by April 7th, 2025 at Noon, 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.

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.