Students graduating in Summer 2023 or Fall 2023 must submit an online Graduation Application via Student Self-Service (https://apps.uillinois.edu/ - “Graduation” tab) by July 3, 2023 (Summer 2023) or October 2, 2023 (Fall 2023). Students MUST be sure to verify that all curriculum information is listed accurately BEFORE submitting an online Graduation Application (including major, minor, concentration, etc.). 

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 downtown Springfield.

Arrival

Arrive between 1 and 1:30 p.m. The doors will close 15 minutes prior to the ceremony; you will not participate if you arrive after the doors close. Give yourself ample time for traffic, finding a parking spot and walking to the BOS Center. There are other events the same day downtown, so parking might take extra time.

Dear Faculty and Staff —

There's less than one month until Commencement! 

For your situational awareness, the 2023 Commencement Committee wanted to share an update regarding a previous email that was sent out to students about important Commencement information. To view this email announcement on the UIS website, please click here.

Less Than One Month until Commencement!

Congratulations! You’re almost across the finish line. Please read the following information carefully to understand what to expect the day of Commencement.

When/Where Is Commencement?

UIS is hosting one Commencement ceremony at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 13, 2023, at the Bank of Springfield Center in downtown Springfield. The ceremony will last approximately 1.5 hours. 

When Should I Arrive?

Hello, grad-- 

Today is the deadline to order your Commencement regalia. All students participating in Commencement must wear a black cap and gown (known as regalia).   If you have not already done so, purchase your regalia today by 10:59 p.m. via our partner, Herff Jones. You can choose free delivery to the UIS Bookstore or pay for home delivery – whichever is most convenient for you. Orders will be available for pickup at the Bookstore beginning May 4.

Dear UIS Colleagues,

UIS Commencement 2023 is rapidly approaching, and we’re looking for volunteers to help make this year’s Commencement Ceremonies memorable for our students.

Thank you for submitting your Intent to Participate form. You’ve officially notified us that you plan to attend Commencement! The last step in the process is to order your regalia. All students participating in Commencement must wear a black cap and gown (known as regalia).

Purchase by April 3

Congratulations on your eligibility to graduate! This is a quick reminder of some important deadlines that are quickly approaching. If you have not already done so, act now to ensure your participation in Commencement on May 13.  

Required Intent to Participate Form Due Monday, March 20 

Confirm your participation in Commencement by submitting an intent to participate form by 11:59 p.m. tonight. If you do not complete the form today, you will not walk in Commencement. 

Commencement Ceremony

UIS Commencement is at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 13, 2023, at the Bank of Springfield Center in downtown Springfield. 

Commencement Participation Requirements

The following steps are required to participate in Commencement: