2027 Commencement

Each year, we create a special video for Commencement featuring videos and photos of our graduating students from across the University—at Fayette, at centers, overseas, at home, online, and self-paced. To make this project truly memorable, we’re asking for your contributions!

More information will be available at a later date.

More information will be available at a later date.

Yes! The live streams for each ceremony will be viewable on this page on the day of the ceremony. The stream will start shortly before each ceremony begins. For audio, adjust the volume on your computer as well as the volume on the player.

There will also be overflow remote viewing locations in the Liberal Arts building in room 100 (LA100), as well as Student Center Ballrooms A&B.

Plan to arrive early. Leave yourself enough time to find parking, pick up your cap and gown, get dressed, and walk or take a shuttle to the ceremony location. Visit the Student Center first to pick up your regalia.

At least 30 minutes before the start of your ceremony, make your way to the ceremony location. Staff members will be there to assist you in finding your seat.

You may need to park a few blocks from ceremony location when you arrive. Shuttle service is available on campus on the day of commencement to take participants and guests from one area of campus to another.

More information will be available at a later date.

More information will be available at a later date.

Harms-Eischeid  Stadium

• Open 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

The Campus Store (in Student Center)

• Open 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Different merchandise in both locations! Shop for apparel, hats, blankets, accessories, gift items, diploma frames and much more!

If you can’t make it in person, or want to shop ahead and pick up that day, visit our online store SHOP.UIU.EDU

If you are unable to attend commencement or would like to purchase additional items to commemorate your graduation, commencement packages and individual items, such as diploma covers, tassels, and UIU stoles, are available online.

Purchase Graduate Memorabilia

UIU’s commencement ceremony is held outdoors at Harms-Eischeid Stadium. In the case of inclement weather, ceremonies will be moved inside to Dorman Gymnasium.

Seating will be on a first-come basis. Overflow viewing areas in LA100 and Student Center Ballrooms A & B will allow extra guests to watch the ceremony remotely on video.

There are no tickets required for the ceremony. Seating is on a first-come basis. There is not a limit to the number of guests you can bring.

Regalia is provided only to students who participate in a ceremony. Your academic regalia includes cap, gown, stole, and tassel. Veteran’s cords are included for all eligible participants. Participants completing Bachelor’s degree will receive honor cords if eligible (please note, session 4 grades are due after the ceremony and generally will not be part of the cumulative GPA used to determine honor cord eligibility). Participants completing graduate degrees will receive a Master’s hood.

Details about philanthropy cord pickup coming soon!

All regalia is yours to keep.

The Class Gift campaign at UIU provides students with an opportunity to leave their legacy. UIU Philanthropy Cords are worn at the commencement ceremony by those who have made a contribution to this year’s Class Gift.

Click here to learn more + make a gift online today!

All diplomas are mailed to graduates regardless of whether you attend a ceremony. Ceremony participants will receive a diploma cover at the time of the ceremony.

Yes, military students are welcome to wear their formal military uniform in lieu of the academic regalia should they so wish. Academic regalia will still be provided.

Participants who need accommodations or assistance during the processional or while crossing the stage should notify the Registrar by sending an email to [email protected] and checking in with a member of event staff upon arrival. Guests who need special seating will be seated on a first come basis. If the ceremony is moved indoors due to inclement weather, special seating is very limited and guests may be directed to the livestream locations in the Liberal Arts building or Student Center Ballroom.

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