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This is the FINAL opportunity for students graduating in Spring 2026 or Summer 2026 who have not already taken the steps outlined below to do so by the posted deadlines.
Students graduating in Spring 2026 or Summer 2026 must submit an online Graduation Application via myUIconnect (“Student Self-Service- Home-Graduation” link) by the deadlines listed below:
Prairie PROUD Celebration & Reception
Contact Information:
Phone: 217-206-6333
Email: diversity@uis.edu
Invitation Only:
• All graduates for Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026 will receive an email from diversity@uis.edu following spring break with registration information.
• Students and Staff/Faculty are welcome to attend.
Dear faculty,
The 55th annual UIS Commencement ceremonies will be held at the Bank of Springfield Center in downtown Springfield on Saturday, May 9, 2026. There will be two ceremonies as follows:
International Congratulatory Ceremony
Contact Information:
Phone: 217-206-6678
Email: esuzu2@uis.edu
CAP Honors Graduation Breakfast
The CAP Honors Graduation Breakfast recognizes graduating seniors in the Capital Scholars Honors Program.
Contact Information:
Phone: 217-206-8193
Email: elobu2@uis.edu
Access: Invitation Only (only for CAP Honors graduating seniors)
For faculty and staff awareness regarding the 2026 Commencement Ceremonies, the following information was sent to UIS students' email addresses.
Dear students,
Planning is underway for the 2026 Commencement Ceremonies! All critical commencement information will arrive via your uis.edu email, so check your inbox frequently. You can also check the Commencement website for updates.
Dear students,
Planning is underway for the 2026 Commencement Ceremonies! All critical commencement information will arrive via your uis.edu email, so check your inbox frequently. You can also check the Commencement website for updates.
Commencement Ceremonies
Two commencement ceremonies (divided by college) will be held in downtown Springfield at the Bank of Springfield Center:
Last Day to Submit Commencement Intent to Participate Form
Those planning to participate in commencement are required to complete the following two steps:
Commencement Intent to Participate Form Goes Live
Those planning to participate in Commencement are required to complete the following two steps:
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.).