Photo Opportunities and Graduate Activities
There will be a number of photo ops on campus during the days of commencement, May 9 and 10. Locations will include the Student Union, Colonnade, Lincoln Statue, and University entrance. There will also be a number of graduate activities held during the week of commencement. We encourage graduates to take photos and participate in activities to help celebrate their achievement!
Question/Answer Sessions
We will hold question/answer sessions via Zoom for graduates. Graduating students are welcome to attend any of these sessions, though each will be focused on the population of students noted below. The date/time of each session will be added below once known. Graduates are then encouraged to click on the applicable link to join the session.
- All Students Session
- First Generation Students Session
- International Students Session
Commencement Week Schedule of Events
*Denotes by invitation only or RSVP; questions should be addressed to the applicable "contact" below. Check this site frequently for updates.
| Event | Location | Time | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commencement Ceremony #1 College of Health, Science and Technology: Friday, May 9, 2025 | Sangamon Auditorium in the UIS Performing Arts Center | 7:00 p.m. | (217) 206-7730 or commencement@uis.edu |
| Commencement Ceremony #2 College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences AND College of Public Affairs and Education Saturday, May 10, 2025 | Sangamon Auditorium in the UIS Performing Arts Center | 10:00 a.m. | (217) 206-7730 or commencement@uis.edu |
| Commencement Ceremony #3 College of Business and Management Saturday, May 10, 2025 | Sangamon Auditorium in the UIS Performing Arts Center | 3:00 p.m. | (217) 206-7730 or commencement@uis.edu |
Commencement News
Important Information Will Be Posted Soon
Please be sure to check this section often, as important information/news will be posted here.