Commencement Program
Those attending commencement in person will receive a printed program that includes summarized ceremony and miscellaneous information. The complete commencement program (including graduate names, etc.) will be posted to this website prior to commencement.
- 2024 Complete Commencement Program - COMING SOON
Special Needs
Wheelchairs for transport will not be available at Sangamon Auditorium in the UIS Performing Arts Center. Graduates with an assistance/accommodation request should contact the Office of Records and Registration (217-206-7730 or registrar@uis.edu). Guests with an assistance/accommodation request should contact Office Disability Services (217-206-6666 or ods@uis.edu).
Springfield Information
For information related to Springfield: Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau. They have created a landing page devoted specifically to UIS family and friends.
Directions/Maps
The University of Illinois Springfield is located at One University Plaza Springfield, IL 62703. Please view the helpful information below:
Gifts for Graduates
If you would like to purchase gifts for your graduate, the UIS Bookstore has a number of items for sale. In addition, the Commencement Group offers a variety of items, including t-shirts and flowers.
Parking
Parking will be available during the commencement ceremonies in campus parking lots. No parking hang tags or parking fees will be required.
Hotels
The following hotels may extend discounted rates to family members and friends attending the UIS Commencement Ceremonies. Please mention “UIS Commencement” when calling to make reservations.
Candlewood Suites
2501 Sunrise Dr.
Springfield, IL 62703
217-522-5100
Candlewood Suites Hotel Information/Rates
Carpenter Street Hotel
525 N 6th St.
Springfield, IL 62702
217-789-9100
Carpenter Street Hotel Information/Rates
Comfort Suites
2620 South Dirksen Parkway
Springfield, IL 62703
217-615-4445
Comfort Suites Hotel Information/Rates
Holiday Inn Express
3050 South Dirksen Pkwy
Springfield, IL 62703
888-465-4329
Holiday Inn Express Room Information/Rates
President Abraham Lincoln a Doubletree by Hilton Hotel
701 E Adams St
Springfield, IL 62701
217-544-8800
President Abraham Lincoln a Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Room Information/Rates
Residence Inn
2915 Stanford Ave.
Springfield, IL 62703
217-527-1100
Residence Inn Room Information/Rates
The State House Inn – An Ascend Collection Hotel
101 East Adams St
Springfield, IL 62701
217-528-5100
The State House Inn Room Information/Rates
SpringHill Suites
3921 MacArthur Blvd.
Springfield, IL 62711
217-789-0000
SpringHill Suites Room Information/Rates
Wyndham Springfield City Centre
700 East Adams St
Springfield, IL 62701
217-789-1530
Wyndham Springfield City Centre Room Information/Rates
Restaurants
- For detailed information about restaurants in Springfield please contact the Springfield Convention and Visitor’s Bureau at (800) 545-7300.