INA, Ill. (April 22, 2026) — Rend Lake College will hold its annual commencement ceremonies on May 16, 2026, in the Banterra Sports Complex. Students who have completed or will complete their programs following the Fall 2025, Spring 2026 and Summer 2026 semesters will be recognized during the ceremonies.
Rend Lake College Commencement:
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Waugh Gym | Banterra Sports Complex
Ina Campus
Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Engineering, and Associate in Fine Arts Ceremony - 8:30 am
Associate in Applied Science and Occupational Certificate Ceremony - 10:30 am
Guest seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. To help ensure all graduates can celebrate with their loved ones, an overflow area featuring a live stream of each ceremony will be set up at the adjoining Event Center. The ceremonies will also be streamed online at Rend Lake College’s YouTube channel youtube.com/rendlakecollege.
Students planning to graduate must submit a graduation application online at rlc.edu/graduation.
For questions about commencement or for more information, visit rlc.edu/graduation or contact Student Records by phone at (618) 437-5321 ext. 1231 or by email at student_records@rlc.edu.