^ So was Leland Stanford Jr.
When my husband and I were students at Chicago 30+ years ago, the quarter in which you completed your coursework for your degree was the quarter in which you graduated. That applied to everyone, including undergraduate (most finished in the spring, however, just like they do today). Convocation, combined with the degree ceremony, was held 4 times a year in Rock. Chapel, just like in Pres. Harper’s day. That’s why Spring of 2020 will be the 533rd Convocation. In recent years they have moved convocation and all degree ceremonies to the Saturday of finals week.