Don’t Miss Out — RSVP for Your Ceremony!

Still Planning to Celebrate? RSVP Before the Deadline!

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

To participate in your ceremony, you must RSVP in MyUI by Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
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How to RSVP for Your Ceremony

To participate in your commencement ceremony, you must submit your RSVP in MyUI by Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

Your degree application and your commencement RSVP are separate. Applying for your degree does not automatically register you for your ceremony. 

RSVP Details

  • Select “I plan to participate” in MyUI by Nov. 9 to have your name read and displayed during the ceremony you attend.
  • You will receive a confirmation email once your RSVP is submitted.
  • If you do not plan to participate, select “I do not plan to participate” to stop receiving ceremony reminders.

Planning to Participate in Spring Instead?

As a fall 2025 graduate, you may be eligible to participate in a spring 2026 commencement ceremony.

Eligibility

You may participate in a spring ceremony if:

  • Your degree was conferred within the last year.
  • Your college holds a ceremony during the spring session.

If you wish to participate this spring, contact your collegiate commencement coordinator to confirm your eligibility.

The MyUI RSVP portal for spring ceremonies opens in late January or early February. Visit the Commencement website for updates once the spring 2026 semester begins.

If you plan to participate in spring instead of fall, you may disregard additional fall ceremony emails.

Order Your Regalia

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

The Herff Jones online ordering portal is open. Limited quantities of regalia are also 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).

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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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.

Come Celebrate — No Tickets Needed

Note: Carver-Hawkeye Arena ceremonies will adhere to a clear bag policy.

Stay Up to Date

  • 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.