Eligibility
The following three groups of individuals may be eligible to participate in the upcoming commencement ceremonies if they meet all of the listed guidelines. There will be NO exceptions to the criteria listed below. Please note that students can only participate in the commencement ceremony in which they are FIRST eligible (based upon the term for which the student submitted an online graduation application). Students cannot participate in more than one ceremony for the same degree program. Therefore, if the student already participated in or was eligible to participate in a PREVIOUS ceremony, participation in the upcoming ceremonies is not possible.
- Summer 2023 and Fall 2023 Graduates:
These graduates are automatically eligible to participate. - Spring 2024 Candidates:
A Spring 2024 graduation application must be on file in the Office of Records and Registration no later than Feb. 16, 2024. - Summer 2024 Candidates:
A Summer 2024 graduation application must be on file in the Office of Records and Registration no later than Feb. 16, 2024. In addition, an approved Student Petition requesting to participate in commencement must also be on file in the Office of Records and Registration by Feb. 16, 2024. - DPA Students:
You must be deemed eligible to participate by April 1. Please contact your advisor for additional information.
How to Participate
The deadline to confirm participation has now passed. Those planning to participate in commencement were required to complete the following two steps:
- Confirm Participation: An online Intent to Participate form must have been submitted between March 11 and March 25. Only those who were eligible to participate were able to submit their intent to participate.
- Purchase Regalia (Cap and Gown): Upon completion of the online Intent to Participate form, graduates received a link to purchase their regalia and other items (such as invitations) through Herff Jones. Students making special cap and gown arrangements (e.g., borrowing a black cap and gown) still had to confirm their participation by submitting an online Intent to Participate form.
Participation
Graduates are responsible for knowing and adhering to all University of Illinois Springfield policies, deadlines, and procedures. Specific graduation and commencement-related information is available in the current catalog and must be followed. Any questions related to participation should be directed to commencement@uis.edu.
Programs by Ceremony and College
FRIDAY, MAY 10 CEREMONY - 7:00 P.M.
COLLEGE OF HEALTH, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Athletic Training
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Clinical Laboratory Science
Computer Science
Data Analytics
Environmental Health
Environmental Sciences
Environmental Studies
Exercise Science
Information Systems Security
Mathematical Sciences
Medical Laboratory Science
Philosophy
Psychology
Public Health
SATURDAY, MAY 11 CEREMONY - 10:00 A.M.
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES
Art (Visual Arts)
Criminal Justice
Criminology and Criminal Justice
English
History
Human Development Counseling
Liberal & Integrative Studies
Liberal Studies
Social Work
Sociology/Anthropology
Theatre
COLLEGE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS & EDUCATION
Communication
Education
Educational Leadership
Elementary Education
Global Studies
Human Services
Legal Studies
Middle Grades Education
Political Science
Public Administration
Public Affairs Reporting
Public Policy
Public and Nonprofit Administration
Secondary English Education
Secondary History Education
Secondary Mathematics Education
Teacher Leadership
SATURDAY, MAY 11 CEREMONY - 3:00 P.M.
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT
Accountancy
Accounting
Business Administration
Cybersecurity Management
Economics
Finance
Healthcare Informatics
Human Resource Management
Management
Management Information Systems
Special Instructions for International Students
Commencement information for international students (including information for inviting guests) can be found on the International Student Services website.