Commencement Week is Here!

You are receiving this message because according to our records you have RSVP'd "Attending" for fall 2022 commencement.

Things to keep in mind...

Please take a look below at some items to remember before the day of the ceremony.

Commencement Apparel

All graduates are expected to wear academic regalia at their ceremonies. If you wish to obtain official regalia, please see information below.

Please note: Apparel will not be available at either venue the day of your ceremony. 

Undergraduate and Professional Graduates

The Iowa Hawk Shop and University Bookstore is open and has apparel available for purchase in person, along with other items related to commencement. More information can be found on their website.

Apparel will not be available for purchase at the ceremonies. 

Graduate College Graduates

Graduate student apparel can no longer be rented or purchased online. The deadline for renting apparel was Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 10:59 p.m. The deadline for purchasing apparel was Saturday, Oct. 15 at 10:59 p.m. If you have questions, please contact Herff Jones at gradmidwest@gmail.com or 952-447-4449. It is your responsibility to return rented apparel to Herff Jones within one week of the ceremony. Apparel cannot be returned at the ceremony and must be shipped directly to Herff Jones using the prepaid shipping label included in your apparel box.

Commemorative Slides

Students can download a branded University of Iowa graduation slide from the RSVP portal in MyUI to share with family and friends. The commemorative slide is for the student's use only; the slide will not be displayed during the ceremony or broadcast in the livestream.

Commencement Program

All students will receive a commencement program the day of the ceremony. 

The Fall 2022 Commencement Program is available to download. Please see the program page for detailed information. 

Name Cards

The university uses printed cards to display your information for commencement. Once you arrive at the ceremony, there will be a designated area where you can pick up your card. Card pick-up information will be communicated by your college or there will be signage at the venue entrances to direct you.

The card will display details that will be announced during the ceremony. If name pronunciation information is not printed on your card, you may write it below your name at the ceremony. You will have your card scanned and then pass your card to the name reader before you cross the stage.

The card also contains your HawkID and other identifying information you submitted with your RSVP, like your permanent address, non-UI email address, and phone number. If your identifying information is not included, you will be asked to fill out the back of the name card so the photographer can send you a free picture proof from the ceremony.

Venues

Carver-Hawkeye Arena

Doors to the arena will open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. Guests should use the south or west doors; graduates can use either or those entrances or the graduate only east doors for express entry. 

Please Note: There is construction around the arena, please allow extra time for parking and travel. Accessible parking in Lot 46 is limited to a first-come first-served basis. Once full, there will be no drop-offs in Lot 46. Overflow accessible parking can be found in Lot 40. 

Carver-Hawkeye Arena now has a clear bag policy. Everyone will be asked to open their coats or graduation gown for visual inspection.

No backpacks, large bags, packages, wrapped gifts, balloons, or outside food and beverage (with the exception of one factory sealed or empty reusable water bottle) are allowed at Carver-Hawkeye Arena during this event.

Guests may choose to sit anywhere in the arena stands once inside the venue. Students can descend to the floor and find the appropriate section to retrieve their name card and find a seat. Students should not take anything (besides their phone) to the floor. Please note: During the name recognition portion of the ceremony, you will be crossing the stage left to right. If you want to see your guests as you cross the stage, they should sit in the right side of the arena facing the stage.

Full security policies along with driving directions and information for guests with disabilities or limited mobility can be found on the Carver-Hawkeye Arena page.

Hancher Auditorium

Doors to the auditorium will open one hour prior to the ceremonies.

It is recommended that bags and coats be left in vehicle trunks, there is no bag or coat check at Hancher.

Driving directions and a full list of fall 2022 ceremonies can be found on the Hancher Auditorium page.

Livestreams and Ceremony Videos

Livestreams

All ceremonies will premiere at their scheduled time and day and will be livestreamed with captions enabled. The livestream will be located on the collegiate ceremony page in the "Watch Live" section.

List of Fall 2022 Ceremonies

Every college will have their own commencement ceremony, tailored to their college and including messages from a variety of individuals chosen specifically to honor and address students of that college. Degrees will be conferred and students who have RSVP'd "Attending" will be individually recognized during the commencements. 

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Ceremony Videos

If someone cannot tune in during the premiere, the ceremonies will be available for viewing on the University of Iowa YouTube channel after the premiere concludes.