Other Graduation Celebrations
Pre-commencement ceremonies celebrate the extraordinary achievements made by students. These celebrations are organized by their respective organizations/programs and are separate from SIUE's official commencement.
Always A Cougar Graduation Celebration
Thursday, December 11, 5-6:30 p.m.
Join us as we raise a toast to the Class of 2025! Celebrate your achievements and create lasting memories with fellow graduates at this special SIUE tradition. Enjoy a complimentary champagne toast, light appetizers, exciting giveaways, and get your first SIUE alumni t-shirt (while supplies last)! We’ll have fun photo ops, a DJ spinning great music, and plenty of Cougar spirit as we honor your journey at SIUE. Don’t miss this chance to kick off your graduation festivities in style! Register HERE
Join the Senior Campaign Now
Leave a lasting legacy at SIUE by participating in the Senior Campaign! A gift of $20.25 in honor of your class helps fund scholarships—making a difference for future Cougars. With your donation, you’ll receive a commemorative cord to wear at graduation, showing your Cougar pride and commitment to giving back. Join your classmates in making an impact—give today and leave your legacy!
Affinity Graduation Celebrations
Hispanic/Latin@/x Graduation Celebration
- Monday, December 1, 2025 at 4:00pm
Morris University Center, Conference Center - Monday, April 27, 2026 at 4:00pm
Morris University Center, Conference Center
Black Graduation Celebration
- Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 4:00pm
Morris University Center, Conference Center - Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:00pm
Morris University Center, Conference Center
Lavender Graduation Celebration
- Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 4:00pm
Morris University Center, Conference Center - Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4:00pm
Morris University Center, Conference Center
AAPI/APIDA Graduation Celebration
- Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 4:00pm
Morris University Center, Conference Center - Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 4:00pm
Morris University Center, Conference Center
Non-Traditional Student Graduation Celebration
- Friday, December 5, 2025 at 5:00pm
Morris University Center, Conference Center - Friday, May 1, 2026 at 5:00pm
Morris University Center, Conference Center
All graduating students will receive registration information via email later in the semester and need to register by midnight on November 13th to participate. Please reach out to kimmelhub@siue.edu with any questions about Affinity Graduation Celebrations.
International Student Graduation Celebration
For more information, contact isss@siue.edu.
Military and Veteran Graduation Celebration
For more information, contact Telisha Reinhardt at treinha@siue.edu.
ACCESS Gateway Graduation Celebration
For more information, contact Taylor Cross at taycros@siue.edu.
