Guest Information
Fall 2025 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 guests to sign up for our Commencement Guest Newsletter for latest news and updates.
Regalia
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 regalia portal for fall 2025 is anticipate to open by mid-September.
Ceremony Recordings
Relive the excitement and watch your ceremony recording on the University of Iowa's YouTube channel by searching for your college's name and commencement.
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.
Dates and Deadlines
Remember that you must apply for degree before you can RSVP.