Illinois State University Spring 2024 Commencement set for May 10-11

Posted on April 22, 2024
ISU plans to award 3,499 baccalaureate degrees and 722 graduate degrees throughout the weekend. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State University)

By Blake Haas

NORMAL – Illinois State University’s spring commencement will be held in five ceremonies at CEFCU Arena on May 10 and 11.

The first ceremony on Friday at 4 p.m. includes the Mennonite College of Nursing and College of Arts and Social Sciences.

The second ceremony at 8 p.m. includes graduates from the College of Arts and Sciences, Mathematics and Humanities.

Additionally, ISU plans a 9 a.m. ceremony on Saturday for the College of Education and Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts.

The second ceremony is for graduates in the College of Applied Science and Technology, with a third ceremony at 6 p.m. for the College of Business.

ISU will award almost 3,499 baccalaureate degrees and 722 graduate degrees throughout the weekend.

The doors will open an hour before the start of the ceremony.

For those who are unable to attend in person, ISU plans to broadcast the ceremonies.

Simply search for ‘Illinois State Graduate Ceremony’ on YouTube to find the live stream.

Due to the large number of guests planned for the weekend, there may be delays around CEFCU Arena.

Blake Haas can be reached at [email protected].

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