Other Graduation Celebrations
Pre-commencement ceremonies celebrate the extraordinary achievements made by students. These celebrations are organized by their respective organizations/programs and are separate from SIUE's official commencement.
Always A Cougar Graduation Celebration
Thursday, May 8
5-7 p.m.
Meridian Ballroom, Main Level, Morris University Center
Registration Required. Registration will open in March.
The Always A Cougar Celebration welcomes all Spring 2025 graduates into the Alumni Association!
Celebrate your success with complimentary appetizers, pick up your class shirt, get a photo with Eddie, make friendship bracelets with your besties, join the Senior Campaign to receive your philanthropy cord and take part in a special champagne toast to kick off your graduation weekend!
For more information, contact siuealumni@siue.edu.
Kimmel Belonging and Engagement Hub’s Affinity Graduation Celebrations
Hispanic/Latin@/x Graduation Celebration
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 4:00pm
Morris University Center, Conference Center
Black Graduation Celebration
Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 4:00pm
Morris University Center, Meridian Ballroom
Lavender Graduation Celebration
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 4:00pm
Morris University Center, Conference Center
AAPI/APIDA Graduation Celebration
Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 4:00pm
Morris University Center, Conference Center
Non-Traditional Student Graduation Celebration
Friday, May 2, 2025 at 5:00pm
Morris University Center, Conference Center
All graduating students will receive registration information via email later in the semester with a registration deadline of April 17 at 11:59 pm. Please reach out to kimmelhub@siue.edu with any questions about Affinity Graduation Celebrations.
