When
Thursday, December 19, 2019 - 4:00pm
Where
141 Park Road
Iowa City, IA 52242
Details
The College of Education Commencement and Teacher Education Program Recognition Ceremony is held at the end of the fall and spring semesters to recognize all of the graduating Teacher Education Program students.
Door open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.
Contact
Becca Lundy
319-384-0669
Ceremony Information
- All graduates participating in The College of Education Commencement and Teacher Education Program Recognition Ceremony are required to wear a gown, cap, black and gold tassel with the University Seal.
- Apparel can be purchased from the Iowa Hawk Shop beginning with the Grad Fair through the end of Finals Week.
- Doors to Hancher will open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. Graduates should arrive no later than 15 minutes after the doors open.
- Arrive for your ceremony with cap and gown.
- Proceed to Strauss Hall
- Please Note:
- All items and people are subject to any search deemed necessary by the University of Iowa Police
- No outside food or beverages except one unopened water bottle per guest will be allowed in the auditorium.
- Items that cannot be searched by security personnel are strictly prohibited; wrapped packages will not be allowed.
- Graduating students should report to the Name Card Hand-Out Tables in Strauss Hall. Tell the staff member your first and last names. Hold onto the Name Card! You will hand it to the individual scanning name cards right before you cross the stage.
- If you arrive with a coat or purse, try to make arrangements to leave these items with a family member or friend. You should not have anything in your hand other than your photo name card when the processional begins and throughout the ceremony. Cell phones should be silenced or turned off.
- Graduating students will receive a graduation gift from the College of Education immediately following the commencement. As students exit the auditorium, they will walk past the gift table located outside their designated exit doors. Students will pick up a gift and proceed to the commencement reception.
- Your marshal will escort your group to a designated seating area. You should sit down as soon as you reach your chair. A program booklet listing the graduates will be on your chair or passed down the row once you are seated. Please take one only.
- For the Presentation of Graduates, the candidates will be invited to come to the stage to be recognized individually. Your marshal will direct your group to the stage. Take your Name Card with you, hand it to the person scanning the name cards, walk briskly to shake hands with the College of Education Dean, and smile for the camera. You will exit the stage on the opposite side you entered and return to your original seat as directed by a marshal.
- Following the closing remarks and processional of platform party, candidates will begin to recess in an orderly fashion under the marshals’ direction.
- Commencement is the culminating event of University study for students who choose to attend. An appropriate and dignified academic atmosphere is expected so that you, your family, and other guests may enjoy this important gathering.
- The following rules of behavior will be enforced at all ceremonies:
- No alcoholic beverages of any kind
- Inappropriate dress and costumes worn under gowns will not be allowed
- Cell phones must be turned off or silenced in the graduate seating area
- No flowers, purses, gifts, balloons, or bags will be allowed in the student seating area
- Inebriated students are not permitted to participate
- With everyone’s cooperation, this occasion will become a proud and happy memory of your academic achievement at the University of Iowa!