Commencement

2017 Mid-Year Commencement

Undergraduate & Graduate Combined Ceremony

Saturday, December 16, 2017
Renaissance Coliseum
Start time: 9:30 a.m.

Where will commencement be held?

Renaissance Coliseum 1600 West Main Street, Peoria, IL 61606

How long will the ceremony last?

It will conclude at approximately 12:00 p.m.

Where should we park?

Parking for Commencement is available in the Parking Deck located on the southwest corner of Main Street and Maplewood adjacent to the Coliseum. The address of the parking deck is 900 N. Maplewood, Peoria, IL 61625

How do we get tickets?

Tickets are not required for Commencement. There are no restrictions limiting the number of guests who can attend.

Graduation Fair/Cap & Gown Pick Up

The Graduation Fair will be on Thursday, December 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Hayden-Clark Alumni Center – Peplow Pavilion. Pick-up your cap and gown, have graduation portraits taken, enjoy free snacks and door prizes. You may also pick up your cap and gown on Friday from 11 am – 3 p.m.

Senior Celebration

Thursday, December 14^th at 9:30 a.m. in the Michel Student Center Ballroom. Brunch will be served.

Graduation Reception

A reception for all graduates, their families, faculty and staff will be on Friday, December 15^th from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Michel Student Center Ballroom. Refreshments will be served.

Cap and Gown Orders - Information regarding cap and gown orders will be up soon.

Please check back for updates and additional information.