Schedules
All ceremonies are held in the First Community Arena at the Vadalabene Center on the Edwardsville campus.
Future Commencements
- Fall 2025 - December 12-13, 2025
- Spring 2026 - May 8-10, 2026
Fall 2025 Commencements
Friday, December 12
Details regarding further plans will be posted on this website, social media channels, and emailed to all eligible graduates when finalized.
2:00 p.m.: School of Nursing (Undergraduate and Graduate)
5:30 p.m.: Graduate School
Saturday, December 13
10:00 a.m.: School of Business (Undergraduate) and School of Education, Health and Human Behavior (Undergraduate)
2 p.m.: School of Engineering (Undergraduate) and College of Arts and Sciences (Undergraduate)
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.
