Upcoming Student Deadlines
Students in the spring 2021 session will have opportunities to celebrate with guests and graduates both virtually and in-person. If you know a student who is planning on graduating there is still time for them to participate!
Virtual Commencement
Students wanting to be individually recognized in the virtual commencement ceremonies will need to RSVP Yes in MyUI.
The deadline to RSVP and submit a slide photo is Thursday, April 22 at 11:59 p.m. This deadline is firm and non-negotiable.
RSVP Information
In-Person Events
Students wanting to celebrate with their classmates and guests in Kinnick Stadium must register through Marching Order by May 1 at 11:55 p.m. Each student may reserve one ticket for themselves and will be allotted two tickets for guests. Electronic tickets will be emailed to students after the May 1 deadline.
All Spring 2021, Summer 2021, and recent REACH Program Completion students are eligible to participate. Eligible students should have received an email Monday, April 5th with instructions on how to register.
More information about the in-person events can be found on the Celebration 2021 webpage.
UI Community Volunteer Opportunity
Are you a University of Iowa Faculty or Staff member interested in assisting with the distribution of commencement materials?
The Division of Student Life, Office of the President, and Office of the Registrar are hosting a weeklong Hawkeye Farewell on the UI Pentacrest, May 10-14, 2021. This event is an opportunity for graduates to celebrate their final days as students at the University of Iowa.
Spring 2021 degree applicants will receive their commencement materials during this time. We are in search of faculty and staff volunteers to assist with distribution processes.
This is an outdoor event and will adhere to UI COVID-19 mitigation strategies. Volunteers will swipe Iowa One cards (student ID cards) and hand out envelopes containing commencement materials.
Distribution will begin at 10:00 AM and conclude at 4:00 PM each day.
In the event of inclement weather, distribution will be relocated to 208 Calvin Hall. Volunteers may indicate their comfort level working indoors when registering. The number of individuals needed indoors will be less. If inclement weather is imminent, an adjusted schedule will be communicated the evening before, if possible.
Tents, water, masks, hand sanitizer, and disinfecting wipes will be available at all distribution stations. Distribution stations will be sanitized at shift changes.
If you are willing and comfortable, please register to volunteer here: https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9uTIBj8V0H9PURU
An immediate confirmation will not be sent after registration. More details and instructions will be sent to registered volunteers the week of May 3-7, 2021.
If you have questions, please contact Eric Rossow at eric-r-rossow@uiowa.edu.
