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The University of Illinois Springfield will hold two commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at the Bank of Springfield (BOS) Center, Ninth and Adams Streets in downtown Springfield. Of the 1,131 ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½s eligible to graduate, 622 will participate in the ceremonies.

The first ceremony for students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will begin at 12:30 p.m. The second ceremony for students in the College of Business and Management, College of Education and Human Services and College of Public Affairs and Administration will start at 5:30 p.m.

Why am I Receiving This Communication?

You have been approved to participate in Commencement because you submitted an online intent to participate. Congratulations! You’ve done everything necessary up to this point, but there is one more step… YOU MUST ARRIVE ON TIME TO COMMENCEMENT! Keep reading and pay special attention to the information below.

When/Where Is Commencement?

Your last chance to purchase a cap and gown for Commencement is quickly approaching! A black cap and gown is mandatory to participate in ceremonies. 

Purchase in Person: Supplies are Limited

Congratulations on your elligibility to graduate! If you have not already done so, take action now to ensure your participation in Commencement ceremonies on May 14. 

Intent to Participate Form Due TODAY

Confirm your participation in Commencement by submitting an intent to participate form by midnight March 21. This step is required for all students who wish to walk in ceremonies.

Greetings Past Commencement Volunteers,

Commencement time is quickly approaching and, once again, I am looking for volunteers to help us make this year’s Commencement memorable for our students.  We are heading back down to the BOS Center for two ceremonies this year at 12:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.  so we are going to need a bit of additional help,  more so then we have needed in the last two years. We have an excited class of graduates, looking forward to celebrating with their family and friends.

Sent to all eligible graduates 3.15.2022

Congratulations on your elligibility to graduate! This is a quick reminder of some important deadlines that are quickly approaching. If you have not already done so, take action now to ensure your participation in Commencement ceremonies on May 14. 

Required Intent to Participate Form Due March 21

Confirm your participation in Commencement by submitting an intent to participate form by midnight March 21. This step is required for all students who wish to walk in ceremonies.

Commencement Ceremonies

UIS Commencement ceremonies will be Saturday, May 14, 2022, at the Bank of Springfield Center in downtown Springfield. There will be two ceremonies at 12:30 and 5:30 p.m., divided by college and each lasting approximately two hours each. Verify your College here:

12:30 Ceremony: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

The student commencement speaker is an important tradition for UIS.  All graduating students are invited to audition for this honor and responsibility.  Auditions will be scheduled for ZOOM one week after the deadline.  Speeches for the audition should be no longer than five minutes and should be presented in their entirety.

FINAL REMINDER - APPLY NOW IF GRADUATING IN SPRING 2022 OR SUMMER 2022!

This is the FINAL opportunity for students graduating in Spring 2022 or Summer 2022 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
Director of Records and Registration/Registrar, UIS Office of Records and Registration

Dear students, 

Planning is underway for 2022 Commencement Ceremonies! All critical graduation and Commencement information will arrive via your uis.edu email, so check your inbox frequently.

Students who are graduating but not participating in Commencement Ceremonies