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Students graduating in Fall 2025 or Spring 2026 must submit an online Graduation Application via Student Self-Service (apps.uillinois.edu - “Graduation” tab) by October 6, 2025 (Fall 2025) or February 20, 2026 (Spring 2026). Students MUST verify that all curriculum information is listed accurately BEFORE submitting an online Graduation Application (including major, minor, concentration, etc.).
Online Graduate Salute 2025
Congratulations Graduates!
UIS Online grads, we are proud of you -- of your achievements, of your resilience, of your tenacity. Earning your degree online requires tremendous self-discipline and determination: juggling schedules, keeping organized, studying late into the night, and rising early to make deadlines.
Enjoy this day. Be proud. You've worked hard to earn it, and we salute you!
Commencement Ceremony #3
Commencement Ceremony #3
College of Business and Management:
When: Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 3:00p.m. - 5:00p.m.
Where: Sangamon Auditorium in the UIS Performing Arts Center
Contact: (217) 206-7730 or commencement@uis.edu
Commencement Ceremony #2
Commencement Ceremony #2
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences AND College of Public Affairs and Education:
When: Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 10:00a.m. - 12:00p.m.
Where: Sangamon Auditorium in the UIS Performing Arts Center
Contact: (217) 206-7730 or commencement@uis.edu
Commencement Ceremony #1
Commencement Ceremony #1
College of Health, Science and Technology:
When: Friday, May 9, 2025, from 7:00p.m. - 9:00p.m.
Where: Sangamon Auditorium in the UIS Performing Arts Center
Contact: (217) 206-7730 or commencement@uis.edu
Online Graduate Recognition Event
Online Graduate Recognition Event
When: Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 11:30a.m. - 2:00p.m.
Where: Brookens Overhang
Contact: (217) 206-7317 or colrs@uis.edu
UIS Campus Tour
UIS Campus Tour
When: Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 11:30a.m. - 12:30p.m.
Where: Public Affairs Center - Second Floor Lobby
Contact: (217) 206-4847 or admissions@uis.edu
SPMP Graduation Reception and PAA New Member Induction/Doctor of Public Administration Hooding Ceremony
SPMP Graduation Reception and PAA New Member Induction/Doctor of Public Administration Hooding Ceremony*
When: Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 11:30a.m. - 1:00p.m.
Where: UHB Second Floor Lounge/UHB 2021
Contact: (217) 206-6310 or spmp@uis.edu
*Invitation only or RSVP; questions should be addressed to the applicable "contact" information.
Year End Banquet for School of Politics and International Affairs
Year End Banquet for School of Politics and International Affairs*
When: Friday, May 9, 2025, from 5:00p.m. - 7:00p.m.
Where: UIS Field Station Common Room
Contact: (217) 206-6646 or mwade7@uis.edu
*Invitation only or RSVP; questions should be addressed to the applicable "contact" information.
UIS Campus Tour
UIS Campus Tour
When: Friday, May 9, 2025, from 5:00p.m. - 6:00p.m.
Where: Public Affairs Center - Second Floor Lobby
Contact: (217) 206-4847 or admissions@uis.edu