Volunteer for Fall 2025 Commencement!

We are looking for enthusiastic members of the Enrollment Management division to assist with the fall 2025 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) and University College commencement ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025. Volunteering at this event is a great way to celebrate the accomplishments of our graduating students. 

To sign up, please complete and submit the form below by Friday, Nov. 14, 2025. You should receive a confirmation message with your task information the first week of December.

Please contact the UI Commencement Team if you have any questions.

CLAS Ceremony Information

Sunday, Dec. 21, 1 p.m. at Carver-Hawkeye Arena

This ceremony recognizes students from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and University College. Volunteer time commitment: 11:40 a.m.–1:20 p.m.

Please note, the time commitment for marshals is from 11:40 a.m. until the end of the ceremony.

Volunteer Tasks

Concourse Level (Graduate/Guest Entry)

• Wayfinder: Assist graduates and guests with venue information and directions to seating areas.

Floor Level (Graduate Seating) 

• Card Hand-Out: Help graduates find or complete their name cards.
• Honors and Distinction: Assist graduates with questions about honors and distinction.
• Marshal: Guide students during the presentation of the graduates part of the ceremony.  
• Usher: Direct graduates to their designated seating areas.

Training

Training sessions will be held via Teams the week of commencement. More information will be provided closer to the training dates. Additional brief training will be available on-site prior to the ceremony as needed.

Thank You!

Your support makes commencement a memorable experience for our graduates and their families. We appreciate your time and willingness to help!