Illinois State University’s winter commencement will be held in two ceremonies Saturday, December 16, in Redbird Arena.

The first ceremony at 9 a.m. will include graduates from the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Education and Interdisciplinary University Studies, and Mennonite College of Nursing. The second ceremony at 1 p.m. will include graduates from the College of Applied Science and Technology, College of Business, and College of Fine Arts.

Illinois State University will award nearly 1,050 baccalaureate degrees and more than 100 graduate degrees. Approximately 1,000 students are scheduled to participate in the ceremonies.

Family, friends, and supporters unable to attend winter commencement in person will still be able to watch the morning and afternoon ceremonies live on their computer or mobile device.