Commencement 2025
An in-person commencement is planned for Friday, May 16, 2025 at the Bank of Springfield (BOS) Center in downtown Springfield.
Students may invite as many guests as they would like (please be aware there is limited special seating for those using a wheelchair or who have a need of a language interpreter).
Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. the night of commencement.
Parking
Parking is available at the following locations:
Please note that downtown Springfield will be setting up for the PRIDE festival on Friday evening. Please allow adequate time to drive to the Bank of Springfield Center and to find parking.
Cap and gown
Beginning March 2025, students can order their cap and gown online from the 汤头条app Bookstore.
Rehearsal
Details will be posted as they become available.
Application for graduation
Prospective graduates must submit a graduation application to the Student Records Office by the deadline for the term in which all graduation requirements will be completed.
NOTE: Applying for graduation is separate from signing up to participate in the annual Commencement Ceremony. There is a separate sign up for the Commencement Ceremony held each May. That information will come at a later date.
Prior to submitting the graduation application, students should meet with a student success coach for a degree audit to ensure all requirements have been met for their degree or certificate program.
Graduation applications are submitted on under the Graduation Overview section.
If you have any question, please contact the records office at 217-786-4956.
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