Schedules
All ceremonies are held in the First Community Arena at the Vadalabene Center on the Edwardsville campus.
Commencements
Fall 2025 Commencement
Friday, December 12, 2025
Spring 2026 Commencement
Friday, May 8, 2026
- 10 a.m. (School of Pharmacy)
- 2 p.m. (School of Nursing)
- 5:30 p.m. (Graduate School)
Saturday, May 9, 2026
- 10 a.m. (School of Education, Health and Human Behavior and College of Arts and Sciences)
- 2 p.m. (School of Business) & Golden Grads
- 5:30 p.m. (College of Arts and Sciences and School of Engineering)
Saturday, June 6, 2026
- 10 a.m. (School of Dental Medicine)
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.
