Friday, May 7 and Saturday, May 8 in the Sangamon Auditorium in the UIS Performing Arts Center
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:
Friday, May 7 at 7 p.m. - Graduates from the College of Health, Science and Technology
Saturday, May 8 at 10 a.m. - Graduates from the College of Business and Management
Saturday, May 8 at 3 p.m. - Graduates from the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences AND the College of Public Affairs and Education
Meet Up for Graduates/Faculty
The Meet Up, a lively pre-ceremony gathering for graduates, faculty, families, and supporters, is held on commencement day. This is a space to connect, share congratulations, and capture meaningful moments before heading to the commencement ceremonies.
Event Location: TBA
Date/Times: TBA
The description for the event is as follows: 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.
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