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
Feb 03, 2026
Dear students,
Planning is underway for the 2026 Commencement Ceremonies! All critical commencement information will arrive via your uis.edu email, so…
Jan 22, 2026
1.22.26
Dear Students —
UIS Commencement will be here before we know it, and our Commencement Committee is hard at work planning the 2026 ceremonies,…
Sep 04, 2025
Students graduating in Fall 2025 or Spring 2026 must submit an online Graduation Application via Student Self-Service (apps.uillinois.edu - “Graduation” tab)…
May 13, 2025
The University of Illinois Springfield held its 54th annual Commencement ceremony in three parts on Friday, May 9, and Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Sangamon…
May 12, 2025
A total of 1,587 students earned degrees from the University of Illinois Springfield at the conclusion of the spring semester on May 10, 2025, pending…