Doors to the arena will open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. Graduates should arrive no later than 15 minutes after the doors open. Upon arrival, please proceed to your designated Name Card pick-up area to retrieve your name card.

Plan to arrive for your ceremony with cap and gown. Graduates who previously ordered apparel should visit the Iowa Hawk Shop apparel table located in Section EE/FF near the North entrance.  

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 arena.   Items that cannot be searched by security personnel are strictly prohibited; wrapped packages will not be allowed.