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:
Dear students,
Planning is underway for the 2023 Commencement Ceremony! All critical graduation and Commencement information will arrive via your uis.edu email, so check your inbox frequently. You can also check the Commencement website for updates: uis.edu/commencement
Students who are graduating but NOT participating in Commencement
Students graduating in Spring 2023 or Summer 2023 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.
Students graduating in Spring 2023 or Summer 2023 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 2022 or Spring 2023 must submit an online Graduation Application via Student Self-Service (https://apps.uillinois.edu/ - “Graduation” tab) by October 3, 2022 (Fall 2022) or February 17, 2023 (Spring 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.).
ATTENTION STUDENTS! APPLY NOW IF YOU WILL BE GRADUATING IN FALL 2022 OR SPRING 2023!
Students graduating in Summer 2022 or Fall 2022 must submit an online Graduation Application via Student Self-Service (https://apps.uillinois.edu/ - “Graduation” tab) by July 4, 2022 (Summer 2022) or October 3, 2022 (Fall 2022). Students MUST be sure to verify that all curriculum information is listed accurately BEFORE submitting an online Graduation Application (including major, minor, concentration, etc.).