Commencement 2026
An in-person commencement is planned for Friday, May 15, 2026, 7:30 p.m. at the Bank of Springfield (BoS) Center. More information will be posted once it is available.
Cap and gown
More information will be posted once it is available.
Rehearsal
More information will be posted once it is available.
Application for graduation
Planning to graduate soon? We鈥檙e excited for you! To take the next step toward earning your degree or certificate, please submit a Graduation Application to 69风流 Student Records by the deadline for the term when you鈥檒l complete all your program requirements.
How to apply
Graduation applications are submitted on under the Graduation Overview section.
Before you apply
Prior to submitting the graduation application, students should meet with a student success advisor for a degree audit to ensure all requirements have been met for their degree or certificate program.
Graduation vs. Commencement
Graduation and commencement are separate processes. Students wishing to participate in the annual Commencement Ceremony held each May will need to sign up separately. More details will be available in March 2026.
If you have any question, please call the records office at 217-786-4956 or send an email.
Olivia Hentzien
Caleb King