For UIS faculty and staff awareness:

The following message was emailed to all UIS students regarding information about completing an Intent to Participate form to be able to participate in the 2025 Commencement Ceremonies:

Planning to Participate in Commencement? Take Action NOW!

Students planning to participate MUST complete the following steps:

Step #1 – Confirm Participation:

Earlier today, personalized emails were sent to all students who are eligible to participate with a link to the online Intent to Participate form. Students planning to participate must confirm participation by submitting this form as soon as possible but no later than March 24.  Students who do not confirm their participation by the deadline will NOT be allowed to participate.  Only those who are eligible will be able to submit their intent to participate.

Step #2 – Purchase Regalia (Cap and Gown):

Upon submission of the online Intent to Participate form, graduates will receive a link to purchase their regalia and other items (such as invitations) through Herff Jones. Students making special cap and gown arrangements (e.g., borrowing a black cap and gown) must still confirm their participation by submitting an online Intent to Participate form.

Tickets will be required for admission into each ceremony.  In addition, the ceremonies will be livestreamed and there will be a large amount of overflow seating provided that will not require a ticket.  Additional information will be available soon regarding the number of tickets that will be issued, etc. In the meanwhile, please continue to check the UIS Commencement website for important updates.

Please direct any questions to commencement@uis.edu.  Congratulations to all graduates!

Brian L. Clevenger 

Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment and Retention Management

University of Illinois Springfield