Important Commencement Information
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: uis.edu/colleges
12:30 Ceremony: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
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Emily Alcorn
Hometown: Centralia, IllinoisMajors: Elementary Education and PsychologyFuture Plans: Pursue a master’s degree while teaching
Register now for UIS’ spring Lunch & Learn Series
WHAT: The University of Illinois Springfield will hold three Lunch & Learn Series events this spring. The series is presented by the UIS Alumni SAGE Society and the Illinois State Historical Society.
WHEN: Noon-1 p.m. on March 10, April 6 and May 3
WHERE: The March 10 program will be a virtual-only format via Zoom Webinar. The April 6 and May 3 programs will be hybrid with in-person and virtual participation options.
Apply to be the 2022 Student Commencement Speaker
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.