Ready to Celebrate? RSVP by Nov. 9 to Participate in Your Ceremony!

Ready to Celebrate? RSVP for Your Ceremony!

Our records indicate you have applied for a summer or fall 2025 degree but have not yet RSVP’d for commencement.

To confirm your participation, please RSVP in MyUI by Sunday, Nov 9, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
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RSVP Details

RSVPs are required to participate in commencement.

  • Select “I plan to participate” by the Sunday, Nov. 9 to have your name read and displayed during the ceremony.
  • You will receive a confirmation email once your RSVP is submitted.
  • Select “I do not plan to participate” if you are not attending your ceremony. This option will remove you from ceremony reminders and updates.

Order Your Regalia

The Herff Jones online ordering portal is now open. Limited quantities of regalia are available at the Iowa Hawk Shop and University Bookstore in the Iowa Memorial Union.

Order Deadlines

  • Nov. 8 – Order online for pickup at the Iowa Hawk Shop.
  • Nov. 23 – Order online for home delivery (shipping fees apply).

All graduates must have their regalia before the ceremony. Regalia will not be available for purchase or rental at ceremonies.

Need Help?

Graduation Support Program

The Dean of Students Graduation Support Program provides financial assistance to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students facing financial hardship. This support ensures that all students, regardless of financial circumstances, can take part in commencement ceremonies.

For eligibility details and application information, visit the Dean of Students website.
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RSVP Deadline

Nov. 9

11:59 p.m.

Commencement Program Information

The University of Iowa Commencement Program lists degree candidates by degree type within each college.

  • Inclusion in the program does not verify degree completion and is not tied to ceremony participation.
  • Students earning degrees in summer and fall appear in the fall program, even if they participate in a spring ceremony.
  • Applying for a degree after the application deadline may result in exclusion from the commencement program.
  • Students with directory restrictions in MyUI may also be excluded.

Action Required: Review your directory restriction settings in MyUI before Monday, Nov. 17, 2025.

Stay Up to Date

  • Full ceremony details are available on the commencement website.
  • Updates will be sent to your university email account.
  • Guests can subscribe to the fall 2025 commencement guest newsletter for updates.
  • Submit your commemorative slide photo by Sunday, Dec. 8, 2025 (for personal use only; slides are not displayed during the ceremony).

Questions?

Email the UI Commencement Team.

We look forward to celebrating your achievements with you!
The University of Iowa

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact the collegiate commencement coordinator of your ceremony in advance.