Winter 2022 graduates

Apply for Graduation:

• Undergraduate students:   All currently enrolled undergraduate students intending to graduate in December should apply for graduation prior to Friday, September 16.  The application must be submitted, and the graduation fee paid, to be considered a degree candidate as well as participate in the commencement ceremony. Payment of the $35 graduation fee for undergraduates is required at the time of application. Information about the application for graduation process is available through the Office of the University Registrar. 
• Master's and Doctoral Students:  Visit the Graduate School for specific deadlines and additional information regarding the application for graduation process. 

Commencement Ceremonies:

Saturday, December 17 at Redbird Arena

• 9 a.m.: College of Arts and Sciences, College of Education, Mennonite College of Nursing, Interdisciplinary Studies, and University Studies
• 1 p.m.: College of Applied Science and Technology, College of Business, and Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts

Each in-person commencement ceremony will last approximately two hours.  The ceremony includes the graduate processional, degree conferral, a symbolic tassel move for undergraduate students, remarks by President Kinzy, and remarks by a student representative. Graduates will cross the commencement stage, have their name read, and receive a diploma cover from their college representative.  Graduates should wear regalia (cap and gown).

Registration for the winter commencement ceremonies begins in late September. All students who have applied for graduation by the published deadline will receive an email with additional registration information. There is no fee to participate in the commencement ceremony.

Purchase Cap and Gown

Cap and gown sales begin in mid-September, and all students who have applied for graduation will receive a link to the Jostens online sales portal. 

Celebrate Your Graduate

Show your graduation pride with 2022 Grad phone wallpaper, Zoom backgrounds, or yard signs!

Questions?

Contact Commencement@IllinoisState.edu or (309) 438-2836