• If you submitted the online Faculty Participation and Regalia form indicating that you would be participating, commencement information was sent to you prior to the ceremonies.
  • If you were participating and had special needs/accommodation requests, you were asked to email commencement@uis.edu.
  • If you ordered regalia as part of the Faculty Participation and Regalia form submission, items were delivered to your college office in late April/early May.
  • If your participation plans changed after your submission, you were asked to email commencement@uis.edu. Please be aware that, while it may be possible to submit late regalia orders after the final deadline date, only the home ship option was then available and the cost for home shipping was the responsibility of the faculty member.

Meet Up for Graduates/Faculty

As we prepared to celebrate our graduates, we were excited to introduce "The Meet Up" - a designated space for students and faculty to connect and celebrate before each commencement ceremony began. This was an effort co-sponsored by the divisions of Academic Affairs and Student Affairs and was a relaxed and meaningful moment to honor relationships formed throughout the academic journey, before the formality of each ceremony began. Light refreshments (water and lemonade) was provided, along with an open space for photos/mingling. Staff were available to answer questions and offer assistance.

  • Event Location: Campus Central Quad / Tent at the Student Union
  • Rain Location: Public Affairs Center, Room 3B
  • Times:
    • Friday, May 9 - 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
    • Saturday, May 10 - 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
    • Saturday, May 10 - 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Parking

If you were a platform party or faculty member participating in the 2025 commencement ceremonies, you needed to arrive extra early, as parking was on a first come, first served basis. Hang tags were not required during the commencement ceremonies.

Ceremony Information

The Faculty Robing Room was located in the UIS Performing Arts Center.  You were asked to look for room signs on the day of the ceremonies.