Spring 2025 Schedule
All ceremonies are held in the First Community Arena at the Vadalabene Center on the Edwardsville campus.
Friday, May 9
Details regarding further plans will be posted on this website, social media channels, and emailed to all eligible graduates when finalized.
10:00 a.m.: School of Business (Undergraduate)
2:00 p.m.: School of Nursing (Undergraduate and Graduate)
5:30 p.m.: Graduate School
Saturday, May 10
10:00 a.m.: School of Pharmacy
2 p.m.: School of Education, Health and Human Behavior (Undergraduate)
College of Arts and Sciences (Undergraduate) with majors in:
- Anthropology
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth and Space Science Education
- Economics
- Environmental Sciences
- Geography
- Mathematical Studies
- Physics
5:30 p.m.: School of Engineering (Undergraduate)
College of Arts and Sciences (Undergraduate) with majors in:
- Applied Communication Studies
- Art
- Criminal Justice
- English
- Foreign Languages
- History
- Integrative Studies
- International Studies
- Liberal Studies
- Mass Communications
- Music
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Theater and Dance
Commencement is the ceremony in which graduates celebrate the completion of a degree by receiving a diploma cover. Each ceremony lasts between one to two hours. We ask that you limit your group size to six guests, so that all guests may be accommodated comfortably. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you have any questions please contact Commencement
commencement@siue.edu
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation, including alternate format media or have questions about the physical access provided, please call the office for Accessible Campus Community & Equitable Student Support (ACCESS) at 618.650.3726 or email myaccess@siue.edu in advance of your participation.
