| Fall 2025 Commencement Information | You are receiving this message because you have submitted an RSVP for a fall 2025 commencement ceremony. We are excited to celebrate you!
Below are the most important details to help you prepare. For ceremony-specific information, visit the List of Fall Ceremonies, select your ceremony, and review the Additional Info for Graduates and Guests section. | | Tickets and Guest Seating
- Tickets are NOT required.
- Guest seating is NOT limited for any fall 2025 ceremony, and seating is not assigned.
| | | Ceremony Venues and Entry | Venues
Doors open: One hour prior to your ceremony start time.
Carver-Hawkeye Arena
- Graduate Express Entry: East doors (recommended).
- Guest Entry: South and West doors (you may enter through these doors with your guests if you choose).
- Walk-through metal detectors will be in use.
- Clear bag policy is enforced.
- Not allowed: Purses, backpacks, large bags, cinched bags, banners/signs, wrapped gifts, balloons, outside food/beverages, air horns, or alcohol. Review the complete list of prohibited items.
- Maps, directions, parking, and accessibility information are available on the Carver venue page.
Hancher Auditorium
- Security, parking, and accessibility policies apply.
- It is recommended not to bring in a bag that cannot fit easily under your seat. There is no bag or coat check during commencement ceremonies.
- Please do not bring in balloons, banners, signs, or vases with water and flowers.
- Venue-specific details are available on the Hancher venue page.
| | | Regalia |
- Regalia is required for all graduates.
- It is currently available for purchase or rent at the Iowa Hawk Shop and University Bookstore (IMU).
- Bring your regalia with you because it will not be available for purchase or rent at your ceremony.
Tassels
- Each college has a specific tassel color.
- Undergraduate: Start on the right, move to the left during the ceremony.
- Graduate/Professional: Start on the left.
For more information, visit the regalia page on the commencement website. | | | Name Cards |
- Pick up your printed name card upon arrival.
- Card includes:
- Your name for announcement
- HawkID
- Contact information for your free photo proof
- If pronunciation is missing, please write it on your card.
- Review your card for accuracy including:
- Name Pronunciation
- Contact information
- Honors/distinction
- If anything is incorrect or missing, notify a volunteer.
- If your contact information is missing, you may be asked to complete the back of the card to receive your photo proof.
- You will hand your card to the name card scanner before crossing the stage.
| | | Commencement Program | Commencement Program
- Program inclusion is not tied to ceremony participation.
- Lists degree candidates by college and degree type.
- Summer and fall graduates appear in the fall program, even if attending a spring ceremony.
- Printed programs are only available for graduates.
- A digital program is available on the commencement website.
| | | Livestream and Guest Information |
We Can’t Wait to Celebrate You!
You have worked hard to reach this milestone—now it’s time to enjoy it.
If you have any questions, email the UI Commencement Team from your university email account.
See you at commencement, and congrats again! | | | |
