University of Illinois Springfield Chancellor Janet Gooch wrote a column about commencement that was published by The State Journal-Register on May 3, 2024. This is a short excerpt:

"Next weekend, I'll stand on the stage of Sangamon Auditorium shaking the hands of more than a thousand University of Illinois Springfield graduates poised to start new chapters in their lives. Many of our students have jobs awaiting them, while others plan to continue their education or explore the many opportunities their degrees will unlock.

Students graduating in Spring 2024 or Summer 2024 must submit an online Graduation Application via Student Self-Service (https://apps.uillinois.edu/ - “Graduation” tab) by the deadlines listed below:

Students graduating in Fall 2023 or Spring 2024 must submit an online Graduation Application via Student Self-Service (https://apps.uillinois.edu/ - “Graduation” tab) by October 2, 2023 (Fall 2023), or February 16, 2023 (Spring 2024). Students MUST be sure to verify that all curriculum information is listed accurately BEFORE submitting an online Graduation Application (including major, minor, concentration, etc.). 

Students graduating in Fall 2023 or Spring 2024 must submit an online Graduation Application via Student Self-Service (https://apps.uillinois.edu/ - “Graduation” tab) by October 2, 2023 (Fall 2023) or February 16, 2024 (Spring 2024). Students MUST be sure to verify that all curriculum information is listed accurately BEFORE submitting an online Graduation Application (including major, minor, concentration, etc.). 

FINAL REMINDER - APPLY NOW IF GRADUATING IN SUMMER 2023 OR FALL 2023!

This is the FINAL opportunity for students graduating in Summer 2023 or Fall 2023 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 
Senior Director of Enrollment Management and Registrar
UIS Office of Records and Registration

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.). 

As we are about to wind down the semester and students look forward to graduation, many students are still contemplating going to graduate school, taking some time off, traveling abroad or taking a new job or their first career-oriented job!

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.

Graduating soon? Congratulations!

Federal Regulations require student loan borrowers to complete loan exit counseling upon leaving school. The purpose of this counseling is to help you to understand your rights and obligations as a student loan borrower. 

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?