Commencement Schedule
Overview
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. There is no fee to participate and tickets are not required.
Fall 2020 Commencement
Due to public safety guidelines related to COVID-19 and the Restore Illinois plan, we will not be hosting an in-person commencement in December. However, we have been working to delvelop an alternative plan to ensure graduates are rightly honored for their incredible achievements, and to provide the opportunity to celebrate with friends and family.
Virtual ceremonies will be posted on the commencement website on Saturday, Dec. 18. These ceremonies will include remarks from Chancellor Randy Pembrook and Provost Deinse Cobb, an acknowledgement of student speakers, conferral of degrees and a welcome to our newest graduates into the SIUE Alumni Association.
Importantly, we ask all graduates to please visit CougarNet to apply to graduate and confirm or update their current address as soon as possible. Applications for graduation were due October 1, 2020.
