May 9 Graduate Celebration

Our #UIS20 Graduate Celebration was launched at Noon on May 9, featuring special videos, virtual gifts, messages to and from graduates, and lots more, to celebrate our 2020 graduates for Commencement Day.


September 18, 2021

Attire

  • Black Cap and Gown must be worn.

Live Webcast  

The ceremony will be live streamed. Friends and family can view it on the UIS Technology website.  

Guests

  • Limit of eight guests per graduate.
  • Regardless of age, each person, including children and infants, is considered to be one of the eight guests.
  • All guests will be required to provide ONE of the following when checking in the day of the event:
    • Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination two weeks past final injection).
    • Proof of a negative PCR COVID-19 test received within 48 hours of the event.
  • Face coverings are required at all indoor events to promote safety for all guests

Parking

  • Parking will be free on September 18th.
  • Participants are encouraged to park in Lots D & E (except in designated reserved spots), located on the west side of the Public Affairs Center.
  • Accessible parking is located in Lot E.
  • Passengers may be dropped off at the Southwest entrance to the Public Affairs Center, located between PAC and Lincoln Resident Hall (9 & 11) via Vachel Lindsay Drive.   
  • You can check out the online map of the UIS campus for lot locations. 

Student Union

  • Stop in the Union before or after your Stage Experience.
  • Grab a bite to eat.
  • Visit Starbucks.
  • Photo opportunity for graduates. 

Photographer

  • A photographer will be set up in Sangamon Auditorium to capture the moment as you cross the stage and congratulated by the Chancellor.
  • Graduates and their guests can have a professional picture taken in the lower lever of PAC, from 11:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. 
  • Gradates will be emailed with the information on how to purchase pictures.

Instructions on where to enter the Public Affairs Center (PAC)

  • Graduates and their guests should enter PAC together.
  • Check-in will be in on the second level of the Public Affairs Center (lobby of the Sangamon Auditorium), Building No.  9 on the online map of the UIS campus. 
  • The Teardrop Entrance is closed for construction.