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

Feb 03, 2026

Faculty and Staff Awareness: Important Commencement Information!

For faculty and staff awareness regarding the 2026 Commencement Ceremonies, the following information was sent to UIS students' email addresses. Dear…

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Sep 04, 2025

Apply Now to Graduate Fall 2025 or Spring 2026

Students graduating in Fall 2025 or Spring 2026 must submit an online Graduation Application via Student Self-Service (apps.uillinois.edu - “Graduation” tab)…

Apr 14, 2025

Faculty and Staff Awareness - Important Commencement Information Update 4.14.25

Dear Faculty and Staff: The communication below was just sent to all graduates participating in the upcoming commencement ceremonies. …

Mar 25, 2025

FINAL EMAIL Regarding Commencement 2025 Participation

A participation confirmation was sent earlier today via email to all those who have taken the necessary steps to participate in this year’s UIS Commencement…

Mar 20, 2025

FINAL REMINDER for Students Planning to Participate in Commencement 2025!

Eligible students who have not already submitted the onlineIntent to Participate form MUST do so no later than MONDAY, March 24 (see email below for more…

Mar 13, 2025

Student Speaker Application Forms Now Available!

REMINDER for all Graduating Students Who Plan To Participate in Commencement 2025! Those who wish to apply (and subsequently audition) to be this year’s…