An in-person commencement is planned for Friday, May 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Bank of Springfield (BoS) Center.
This year's ceremony is not a ticketed event. 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 p.m. the night of commencement.
Parking is available at the following locations:
- BOS Center – Plaza Parking Garage, 767 E Washington St, Springfield, IL 62701; 217-788-8800
- Plaza Parking Garage, 1 Convention Center Plaza, Springfield, IL 62701; 217-788-8800
- Municipal Parking Garage, S. 7th Street, Springfield, IL 62701; 217-544-1670
- Underground Parking Garage, Old State Capitol, S. 6th Street, Springfield, Il 62701
- 701-801 E. Capitol Avenue Garage, 701-801 E. Capitol Avenue, Springfield, IL 62757
- 6th & Capitol, 420 S 6th Street, Springfield, IL 62701
- Abraham Lincoln Museum Parking, 500 E. Madison St., Springfield, IL 62701
Commencement rehearsal will be held Friday, May 16 at 10 a.m. at the Bank of Springfield (BoS) Center. Commencement participants are highly encouraged to attend.
More information can be found by visiting the Commencement 2025 webpage.