INA, Ill. (May 16, 2025) — The stage is set outside the Wayne Arnold Rec Center on the Rend Lake College Campus in Ina where nearly 400 students will graduate tomorrow. The 58th Commencement at The Lake will mark the culmination of hundreds of student journeys and 665 degrees and certificates.
Ceremony Information
The Spring Graduation ceremonies will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the Outdoor Track on the Ina Campus.
- The first ceremony at 8:30 a.m. will be for our Associate in Arts, Science, Engineering, and Fine Arts graduates.
- The second ceremony at 11:00 a.m. will be for our Associate in Applied Science and Occupational Certificate graduates.
Seating & Guests:
Seating for graduation is on a first come, first-served basis. There is no limit to the number of guests that you can invite. For those guests unable to attend the ceremony, there will be live video streaming of the graduation ceremonies on our YouTube channel.
8:30 AM Ceremony
11:00 AM Ceremony
Buy Flowers for your Grad:
Family and friends will have the opportunity this year to purchase roses for their graduate at the ceremony.
Prices are: 12 roses for $20, 6 roses for $15 or 3 roses for $10
Professional Photographers & Good Photo Spots:
We know how important those pics are when it comes to a big event like this. We've hired professional photographers for the commencement ceremony. Your picture will be taken before you go on stage, when you receive your diploma cover on stage and again upon exiting the stage. Information regarding picture ordering is below. Click the link to preregister with the event photographer.
Preregister with the photographer HERE for the 8:30 a.m. ceremony.
Preregister with the photographer HERE for the 11:00 a.m. ceremony.
There are photo backdrops and signs set up outside the north and south sides of the Wayne Arnold Rec Center - perfect for those photo opps!
