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.  The Student Loan Repayment Pause is expected to end this year. Please visit studentaid.gov for more information and updates.

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?

Hello, grad-- 

Today is the deadline to order your Commencement regalia. All students participating in Commencement must wear a black cap and gown (known as regalia).   If you have not already done so, purchase your regalia today by 10:59 p.m. via our partner, Herff Jones. You can choose free delivery to the UIS Bookstore or pay for home delivery – whichever is most convenient for you. Orders will be available for pickup at the Bookstore beginning May 4.

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.