The Commencement RSVP is Open

Our records show you have a spring or summer 2026 degree application on file, so you are eligible to RSVP for commencement.

Planning to Participate in Spring 2026 Commencement?

The RSVP is now open in MyUI!

• RSVP is opt-in. Only students who select “I plan to participate” and attend the ceremony will have their names read and displayed during the livestream.
• Visit MyUI → Commencement Attendance to RSVP.
• After submitting your RSVP, you will receive a confirmation email to your university account.
• Not attending? Select “I do not plan to participate” to stop receiving RSVP reminders.
• The RSVP will remain open until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, April 12.

More RSVP information is on the commencement website.

Get 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

• March 13 – Order online for pickup at Grad Fest on April 15 or at the Iowa Hawk Shop.
• April 17 – 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.

Regalia Questions

• Online Orders: Contact Herff Jones at gradmidwest@gmail.com or 952-447-4449.
• In-store Purchases and Pick-up: Contact the Iowa Hawk Shop at kendrick-scott@uiowa.edu or 319-331-3770.

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.

Next Steps for Ceremony Participation

• Visit the ceremonies page on the commencement website and select your college for ceremony-specific details, including date, time, location, and instructions.
• Students will receive important updates via their university email account, while guests can sign up for the Spring 2026 Guest Newsletter to stay informed.
• Add or edit your commemorative commencement slide photo by the deadline. Slides are for personal use only and are not displayed at in-person ceremonies.

Commencement Program

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 Sunday, April 12, 2026.

Questions?

Email the UI Commencement Team from your university account. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!