Guests taking photos with graduates at Hancher

Guest Information

Spring 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.

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 open for spring 2025. Please refer to the Apparel links below for purchasing options. 

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.

Upcoming Dates

February 28, 2025

Degree Application Deadline at 11:59 p.m.Spring 2025

March 1, 2025

April 13, 2025

Commencement RSVP ClosedSpring 2025
Commencement RSVP ClosedSpring 2025
Commencement RSVP ClosedSpring 2025
Commencement RSVP ClosedSpring 2025
Commencement RSVP ClosedSpring 2025
Commencement RSVP ClosedSpring 2025
Commencement RSVP ClosedSpring 2025
Commencement RSVP ClosedSpring 2025
Commencement RSVP ClosedSpring 2025
Commencement RSVP ClosedSpring 2025
Commencement RSVP ClosedSpring 2025
Commencement RSVP ClosedSpring 2025

May 2, 2025

Commencement Slides PublishedSpring 2025

May 15, 2025 - May 18, 2025

Commencement ceremonies. Visit the Commencement website for more information.Spring 2025
More Dates

Correspondence

Reminder to Encourage Your Advisees to RSVP for Commencement

Monday, February 10, 2025
Campaign: COMM - Commencement Info

Spring 2025 Commencement RSVP is Now Open!

Monday, February 3, 2025
Campaign: COMM - Commencement Info

Fall 2024 Commencement Ceremony Info for Guests

Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Campaign: COMM - Commencement Info

Fall 2024 Commencement is Here!

Monday, December 16, 2024
Campaign: COMM - Commencement Info

Fall 2024 Commencement Ceremony Info for Guests

Friday, December 6, 2024
Campaign: COMM - Commencement Info