You'll be inside the music when twenty-one performers ring the UIS Colonnade, surrounding the audience, as we present Terry Riley's mesmerizing experimental work In C. While fully notated, In C is never the same twice. You'll be encouraged to shape your own unforgettable audience experience by moving throughout the space.
Cost: FREE!
Contact Information:
Phone: 217-206-6240
Email: music@uis.edu
Join UIS Athletics as we celebrate our graduating student-athletes who missed Commencement while competing in postseason play. This ceremony recognizes their dedication in the classroom and in competition and gives them the moment they earned—surrounded by teammates, coaches, and loved ones.
Contact Information:
Phone: 815-600-9059
Email: agole3@uis.edu
Our student commencement speaker is an important tradition at UIS. All graduating students are eligible to audition. Representatives of the faculty will select the speaker. The chosen speaker’s speech will be pre-recorded and broadcast to graduates and attendees during both commencement ceremonies. If you wish to apply, please complete the following steps:
Dear UIS Colleagues,
Dear students,
You are receiving this message because you may be eligible to participate in the 2026 Commencement Ceremonies. All critical commencement information will continue to arrive via your uis.edu email, so check your inbox frequently. You can also check the Commencement website for updates.
Two commencement ceremonies (divided by college) will be held in downtown Springfield at the Bank of Springfield Center:
Students planning to participate in commencement must complete the following steps.
Step #1 – Confirm Participation:
Contact Information:
Phone: 217-206-4847
Email: admissions@uis.edu
Contact Information:
Phone: 217-206-4847
Email: admissions@uis.edu
The Doctor of Public Administration (DPA) Hooding Ceremony formally recognizes and celebrates DPA graduates as they are hooded in honor of completing their doctoral degree.
Contact Information:
Phone: 217-206-8344
Email: mmann27@uis.edu
Contact Information:
Phone: 217-206-4762
Email: studentlife@uis.edu
Access: This event is open to the campus community.