The student commencement speaker is an important tradition for UIS. All graduating students are invited to audition for this honor and responsibility. Auditions will be scheduled for ZOOM one week after the deadline. Speeches for the audition should be no longer than five minutes and should be presented in their entirety.
FINAL REMINDER - APPLY NOW IF GRADUATING IN SPRING 2022 OR SUMMER 2022!
This is the FINAL opportunity for students graduating in Spring 2022 or Summer 2022 who have not already taken the steps outlined below to do so by the posted deadlines. If you have any questions or concerns, please email registrar@uis.edu or call 217-206-7730.
Brian L. Clevenger
Director of Records and Registration/Registrar, UIS Office of Records and Registration
Dear students,
Planning is underway for 2022 Commencement Ceremonies! All critical graduation and Commencement information will arrive via your uis.edu email, so check your inbox frequently.
Students who are graduating but not participating in Commencement Ceremonies
Students graduating in Spring 2022 or Summer 2022 who have not already taken the steps outlined below should please do so by the posted deadlines. If you have any questions or concerns, please email registrar@uis.edu or call 217/206-7730.
Brian L. Clevenger
Director of Records and Registration/Registrar
UIS Office of Records and Registration
ATTENTION STUDENTS! APPLY NOW IF YOU WILL BE GRADUATING IN SPRING 2022 OR SUMMER 2022!
Jan. 21, 2022
Students graduating in Spring 2022 or Summer 2022 must submit an online Graduation Application via Student Self-Service (https://apps.uillinois.edu/ - “Graduation” tab) by the deadlines listed below:
Students graduating in Spring 2022 or Summer 2022 must submit an online Graduation Application via Student Self-Service (https://apps.uillinois.edu/ - “Graduation” tab) by the deadlines listed below:
Commencement Archives
Each year the University of Illinois Springfield celebrates its many outstanding graduates during our annual commencement ceremonies. Below, you will find archived stories, pictures, information, and videos from previous commencement ceremonies and events. Past commencement programs are also available via the UIS Archives Special Collections and Illinois Regional Archives Depository.
Commencement FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
The 54th annual UIS Commencement ceremonies were held in Sangamon Auditorium in the UIS Performing Arts Center. Three commencement ceremonies (divided by college) were held to celebrate our graduates on Friday, May 9, 2025, and Saturday, May 10, 2025. Please direct any questions to commencement@uis.edu.
Contact
Ceremony Information
- Call 217-206-7730
- Email: commencement@uis.edu
Ceremony Assistance/Accommodation (Students or Guests)
- Call 217-206-7730
- Email: commencement@uis.edu
Guests and Visitors
Information for Guests and Visitors
Welcome, visitors, to our most cherished tradition. The 54th annual UIS Commencement ceremonies were held in Sangamon Auditorium in the UIS Performing Arts Center. Three commencement ceremonies (divided by college) were held to celebrate our graduates on Friday, May 9, 2025, and Saturday, May 10, 2025. Please direct any questions to commencement@uis.edu.