Graduation is right around the corner and help is needed to create a memorable commencement experience for our graduates and their guests.
Volunteers needed for 2023 Spring Commencement

Graduation is right around the corner and help is needed to create a memorable commencement experience for our graduates and their guests.
Illinois State University’s spring commencement ceremonies will be held on Friday, May 12, and Saturday, May 13, in CEFCU Arena.
Joshua Thomas will cross the CEFCU Arena stage to receive his undergraduate diploma from Illinois State University on Saturday, December 17.
Marina Harris-Hardaway ’17, M.S.N. ’19, DNP ’22, isn’t one to shy away from daunting challenges.
More than 1,200 Illinois State students will earn degrees this December, with winter commencement scheduled for Saturday, December 17, in CEFCU Arena. Here’s a look at this winter’s graduates by the numbers.
Illinois State University’s winter commencement will be held in two ceremonies on Saturday, December 17, in CEFCU Arena.
Volunteers from across the campus community are needed to help with the winter commencement ceremonies on Saturday, December 17.
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Redbirds shared their spring commencement experiences on social media all weekend long. Check out this year’s roundup of some of the best tweets, Instagram posts, and photos to see why Illinois State is #RedbirdProud of our new graduating class.