Graduate Studies

Commencement Information

Important Dates and Deadlines
Caps, Gowns & Announcements
Commencement Day Details
Commencement Map
List of Majors
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Commencement Policy
Faculty & Staff Information

Commencement Schedule

Spring 2025 Graduate Commencement

Saturday, May 10, 2025

9:00 a.m. - Combined Graduate/Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony - Western Hall, Macomb, IL

  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • College of Business and Technology
  • General Studies

1:30 p.m. - Combined Graduate/Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony - Western Hall, Macomb, IL

  • College of Education and Human Services
  • College of Fine Arts and Communication
  • School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration

A list of majors included in each of the colleges listed above can be found here: Graduate programs by College


Live Streaming Video of Commencement Ceremonies

Western Illinois University provides live streaming video of the commencement ceremonies held at the Macomb campus. The live feed will be available approximately 30 minutes before the scheduled start time of each ceremony on WIU's YouTube channel.

Commencement is a ceremony to recognize anticipated graduates. Actual degree conferral (graduation) will not occur until after final grades are posted.