RSVP to Attend

The RSVP deadline has been extended until November 20!

Guests taking photos with graduates at Hancher

Guest Information

Fall 2024 commencement ceremonies will not be ticketed, and guests do not need to RSVP in advance. 

All ceremonies will be livestreamed with captions enabled. The link to each ceremony will be located in the "Livestream" section of the collegiate ceremony page.

We encourage guest to sign up for our subscription list for latest news and updates.

Hanging assorted tassels

Apparel

The University of Iowa has a new, more branded regalia design to help Hawkeyes celebrate their accomplishments in style. 

All graduates are expected to wear academic regalia at their ceremonies. Regalia will not be available to purchase at your ceremony.

The apparel portal is now open!

Deadlines and Correspondence

The following lists contain past mass communication emails to students and subscription members. We have also included a list of upcoming dates and deadlines associated with graduation and commencement.

Upcoming Dates

September 17, 2024

Commencement RSVP OpenFall 2024
Commencement RSVP OpenFall 2024
Commencement RSVP OpenFall 2024
Commencement RSVP OpenFall 2024
Commencement RSVP OpenFall 2024
Commencement RSVP OpenFall 2024
Commencement RSVP OpenFall 2024

October 4, 2024

Undergraduate Degree Applications due by 11:59pmFall 2024
Degree Application Deadline at 11:59 p.m.Fall 2024
Graduate Degree Applications due by 11:59pmFall 2024
Professional Degree Applications due by 11:59pmFall 2024

October 5, 2024

Undergraduate Degree Application Late Fee in EffectFall 2024
Professional Degree Application Late Fee in EffectFall 2024
Graduate Late Degree Application Fee in Effect.Fall 2024

November 20, 2024

Commencement RSVP ClosedFall 2024
Commencement RSVP ClosedFall 2024
Commencement RSVP ClosedFall 2024
Commencement RSVP ClosedFall 2024
Commencement RSVP ClosedFall 2024
Commencement RSVP ClosedFall 2024
Commencement RSVP ClosedFall 2024

December 11, 2024

Commencement Slides PublishedFall 2024

December 13, 2024

Diploma Delivery Address DeadlineFall 2024

December 19, 2024

Commencement CeremonyFall 2024

December 19, 2024 - December 22, 2024

Commencement ceremonies. Visit the Commencement website for more information.Fall 2024

December 20, 2024

Commencement CeremonyFall 2024

December 21, 2024

Commencement CeremonyFall 2024
Commencement CeremonyFall 2024

December 22, 2024

Commencement CeremonyFall 2024
Commencement CeremonyFall 2024
Commencement CeremonyFall 2024
More Dates

Correspondence

LAST CHANCE! RSVP Deadline Extension for Fall 2024 Commencement

Monday, November 18, 2024
Campaign: COMM - Commencement Info

Fall 2024 Commencement Student Deadlines and Guest Reminders

Friday, November 15, 2024
Campaign: COMM - Commencement Info

Fall 2024 Commencement Deadlines and Reminders

Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Campaign: COMM - Commencement Info

FINAL REMINDER: Fall 2024 Commencement RSVP is Closing Soon!

Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Campaign: COMM - Commencement Info

Fall 2024 Commencement Information

Thursday, October 31, 2024
Campaign: COMM - Commencement Info