Graduation Information - Southwestern Illinois College

Graduation Ceremony

In an effort to maintain a safe and healthy environment and provide adequate seating, each student will be allotted three (3) guest tickets; however, the event will also be live streamed for the rest of your family and friends to enjoy. 

2024 Graduation Ceremony 

DATE:    Thursday, May 16, 2024

TIME:    6 p.m.

PLACE:  Belleville Campus, Main Complex in the Varsity Gym

Required forms for ceremony

Commencement Ceremony Intent to Participate Form

Please complete the Commencement Ceremony Intent to Participate Form to let us know if you plan to participate or if you choose not to participate in the ceremony.

This form must be submitted in order for you to participate in the ceremony.

SWIC graduates at 2022 ceremony
SWIC graduates at 2022 ceremony

Don’t forget to order your cap, gown and tassel

If you wish to participate in the graduation ceremony, you must order your cap and gown no later than Saturday, April 6, 2024.

To order your cap, gown and tassel, which are required for ceremony participation, please click here or  visit https://colleges.herffjones.com/college/_swic/

Please keep in mind that you must pick up your cap and gown from the same campus bookstore location that you selected when placing your order, or you may have it shipped directly to your home for $12.95.

The cost for cap, gown and tassel ordered by April 6, 2024 is $50.98

All caps and gowns are purchased by the graduates, not rented.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact student services at EnrollmentServices@swic.edu

Customize your virtual graduation announcement!

You can customize your virtual graduation announcement with video statements, photos and/or text statements by submitting your custom information into the Graduation Submission Form.

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