Commencement 2026
Saturday, May 9 at the Bank of Springfield Center in Downtown Springfield
Each year the University of Illinois Springfield celebrates its many outstanding graduates by holding commencement ceremonies. This year, ceremonies (divided by college) will be held to celebrate our graduates as noted below:
- 12:30 p.m. - Graduates from the College of Health, Science and Technology AND the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
- 5:30 p.m. - Graduates from the College of Business and Management AND the College of Public Affairs and Education
Student Speaker
Our student commencement speaker is an important tradition at UIS. All graduating students are eligible to audition. Representatives of the faculty will select the speaker. The chosen speaker’s speech will be pre-recorded and broadcast to graduates and attendees during both commencement ceremonies. If you wish to apply, please complete the following steps:
- Submit the online Commencement Student Speaker Application.
- Email your audition to commencement@uis.edu no later than 11:59 p.m. on Monday, March 30, 2026 (note: late submissions will not be accepted).
For the latest information, please visit the Commencement website. Questions should be sent to commencement@uis.edu.
Meet Up for Graduates/Faculty
"The Meet Up" will return by popular demand again this year. It's a designated space for students and faculty to connect and celebrate before each commencement ceremony begins. It is co-sponsored by the divisions of Academic Affairs and Student Affairs and will be a relaxed and meaningful moment to honor relationships formed throughout the academic journey. Light refreshments (water and lemonade) will be provided, along with an open space for photos/mingling. Staff will be available to answer questions and offer assistance.
- Event Location: To Be Announced
- Times: To Be Announced
Events
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The Center for State Policy & Leadership and the Office of Graduate Intern Programs are excited to celebrate our Graduate Public…
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Contact Information: Phone: 217-206-4762 Email: studentlife@uis.edu
Access: This event is open to the campus community.
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Contact Information: Phone: 217-206-6333 Email: diversity@uis.edu
Invitation Only:• All graduates for Fall 2025, Spring 2026…
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You'll be inside the music when twenty-one performers ring the UIS Colonnade, surrounding the audience, as we present Terry Riley's…
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The UIS College of Business and Management cordially invites all CBM graduating students to attend a special pre-graduation…
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Contact Information:Phone: 217-206-6678Email: esuzu2@uis.edu
Department News
Mar 25, 2026
FINAL REMINDER for all Graduating Students Who Plan To Participate in Commencement 2026!
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Mar 20, 2026
Final Reminder:Students planning to participate MUST complete the following steps
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Mar 19, 2026
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Mar 16, 2026
REMINDER for Students Planning to Participate in Commencement 2026!
Dear students,
You are receiving this message because you may be eligible to…
Mar 12, 2026
Attention all Graduating Students Who Plan To Participate in Commencement 2026!
Our student commencement speaker is an important tradition at UIS. All…