Graduation Application
To participate in Commencement, students should have submitted a graduation application to the Office of Records and Registration by Feb. 17, 2023. Additional participation requirements are listed on the Graduates page.
Visit the UIS Commencement Celebration page to see videos, images, watch the live stream, links to virtual commencement gifts and more!
Intent to Participate Form
In order to participate in Commencement, graduates should have completed an Intent to Participate form, which was live March 6-20. Students who did not complete this form by March 20 will not participate in Commencement.
Additional Celebrations for Grads
| Event | Date/Time/Location | Info |
| BA Legal Studies Celebration | May 3 | 6-8:30 p.m. | For more info, contact danth2@uis.edu |
| Student Affairs Leadership Awards | May 5 | 2 p.m. Student Union Ballroom | Annual spring celebration to recognize the many students at UIS who have made amazing contributions to the UIS community throughout the current academic year |
| Diversity Center, Women's Center, Gender & Sexuality Student Services Ceremony | May 6 | 1 p.m. Student Union Ballroom | Celebrate students from marginalized backgrounds and allies |
| International Congratulatory Ceremony | May 12 | 2 - 4 p.m. Student Union Ballroom | Hosted by the International Student Association and International Student Services |
| CLASS Student Honors Recognition Awards Ceremony | May 12 | 4 - 6 p.m. Brookens Auditorium | Recognizing students from the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences |
| COLRS Recognition Event | May 13 | 9 - 11 a.m. Student Union Patio | Recognizing UIS online program graduates |
| Capital Scholars Honors Graduation Breakfast | May 13 | 9:30 - 11 a.m. Student Union Ballroom | Annual celebration recognizing students graduating from the Capital Scholars Honors Program |
Commencement News
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