Information for Students 2011
The
40th UIS commencement ceremony was held
on May 14, 2011, at 2pm, in the Prairie Capital Convention
Center in Springfield, Illinois.
Important information for all graduates:
- Stars
Marching! - View
a Flash animation of the procession plan for
the ceremony.
- Want to know the proper etiquette for Commencement? Download the guide here. (pdf)
- Download
the order form to purchase a DVD of the ceremony. (pdf)
- Download the application for the Student Commencement Speaker. (pdf)
Commencement Letters
See the Visitors section of this website for information about special needs, distance viewing, tickets, events, directions, parking, hotels, and restaurants.
Graduate Salute Days
Graduate Salute days are:
- Thursday, March 24 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Friday, March 25 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Saturday, March 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
You should have purchased your cap and gown at the Graduate Salute in the UIS Bookstore (located on the first floor of Founders Hall). Peoria students should have purchased their caps and gowns through the UIS Peoria Center. Download more information.
Without your cap and gown purchase, we will not know of your intent to participate. Therefore, you MUST purchase your cap and gown during Graduate Salute.
If you are making any other cap and gown arrangements, please contact the Office of Records and Registration by March 25 by calling (217) 206-7730. Please note that a $25.00 late fee will be assessed to all students who order their cap and gown after March 26.
If you have questions, please feel free to contact Graduation by calling (217) 206-7730 or by emailing registrar@uis.edu.
Jostens and Balfour reps will be on hand for the purchase of rings, announcements, and other commencement items.
Starting Your Affordable Legacy
It's easy to participate:
- Congratulations on the Brilliant Future ahead of you. As you go forward, please consider helping those who follow with your contributions to the UIS program of your choice. We have many wonderful giving opportunities available at any level of giving. For more information, please go to www.uis.edu/development.
- Or Call the Development Office at 217-206-6058.
- Future graduates will thank you!
