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

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Ago 29, 2023
Attention Students! Apply Now if You Will Be Graduating in Fall 2023 or Spring 2024!
Students graduating in Fall 2023 or Spring 2024 must submit an online Graduation Application via Student Self-Service (https://apps.uillinois.edu/ - “...
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Jun 22, 2023
Final Reminder - Apply NOW if graduating in summer 2023 or fall 2023!
FINAL REMINDER - APPLY NOW IF GRADUATING IN SUMMER 2023 OR FALL 2023! This is the FINAL opportunity for students graduating in Summer 2023 or Fall 2023 who...
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Jun 13, 2023
Summer 2023 UIS Graduation Application Deadline - Monday, July 3!
Students graduating in Summer 2023 or Fall 2023 must submit an online Graduation Application via Student Self-Service (https://apps.uillinois.edu/ - “...
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Mayo 08, 2023
Commencement is SATURDAY!
Commencement day is almost here! Please read the following info to be fully informed. When/Where Saturday, May 13, 2 p.m.| Bank of Springfield Center in...
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Abr 18, 2023
Important Commencement Info!
Less Than One Month until Commencement! Congratulations! You’re almost across the finish line. Please read the following information carefully to...
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Abr 18, 2023
Employee Awareness: Important Commencement Information as Ceremony Nears
Dear Faculty and Staff — There's less than one month until Commencement!  For your situational awareness, the 2023 Commencement Committee wanted to...

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