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

Bookstore Hours During Commencement Weekend

The UIS Bookstore will be open during commencement weekend. The Bookstore is located in Founder's Hall and hours will be as follows:

  • Friday, May 8 - 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, May 9 - 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Meet Up for Graduates/Faculty

Join us for The Meet Up, a lively pre-ceremony gathering for graduates, faculty, families, and supporters. This is a space to connect, share congratulations, and capture meaningful moments before heading to your commencement ceremony.

  • Event Location: Innovate Springfield (Horace Mann Building), 3rd Floor
  • Date/Times: Saturday, May 9
    • 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (prior to 12:30 p.m. ceremony)
    • 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (prior to 5:30 p.m. ceremony)

Enjoy light refreshments, take photos with your graduate or colleagues, reconnect with members of the campus community, and experience the excitement of Commencement Day together. This event is co-sponsored by the divisions of Academic Affairs and Student Affairs, as well as the Center for Online Learning, Research and Service.

News

Interested in being the 2022 Student Commencement Speaker?
Mar 04, 2022
Apply to be the 2022 Student Commencement Speaker
The student commencement speaker is an important tradition for UIS.  All graduating students are invited to audition for this honor and responsibility.…
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Feb 17, 2022
FINAL REMINDER FOR GRADS - THIS FRIDAY IS THE DEADLINE!
FINAL REMINDER - APPLY NOW IF GRADUATING IN SPRING 2022 OR SUMMER 2022! This is the FINAL opportunity for students graduating in Spring 2022 or Summer 2022…
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Feb 14, 2022
Important Graduation and Commencement Information
Dear students,  Planning is underway for 2022 Commencement Ceremonies! All critical graduation and Commencement information will arrive via your uis.…
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Feb 09, 2022
Time to apply if you will be graduating in Spring 2022 or Summer 2022!
Students graduating in Spring 2022 or Summer 2022 must submit an online Graduation Application via Student Self-Service (https://apps.uillinois.edu/ - “…
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Feb 02, 2022
Reminder - Apply now if you will be graduating in spring 2022 or summer 2022
Students graduating in Spring 2022 or Summer 2022 who have not already taken the steps outlined below should please do so by the posted deadlines. If you have…
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Jan 21, 2022
Spring 2022 and Summer 2022 UIS Graduation Procedures
ATTENTION STUDENTS!  APPLY NOW IF YOU WILL BE GRADUATING IN SPRING 2022 OR SUMMER 2022! Jan. 21, 2022 Students graduating in Spring 2022 or Summer…

Events

Commencement Campus Tour
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Contact Information:      Phone: 217-206-4847      Email: admissions@uis.edu
Honorary Degree Reception
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Contact Information:Phone: 217-206-7642Email: kwalr2@uis.edu Access: Invitation Only
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Commencement Campus Tour
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Contact Information:      Phone: 217-206-4847      Email: admissions@uis.edu
Athletics Graduation Ceremony
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Join UIS Athletics as we celebrate our graduating student-athletes who missed Commencement while competing in postseason play. This…