Spring 2025 University of Iowa Commencement Information

Thank you for subscribing to the Spring 2025 Commencement Guest Newsletter.

We are excited to celebrate this milestone with you and your graduate! Please review the important information below to help you plan ahead and feel free to share the information below with anyone planning to attend a ceremony.

Student Regalia

Please make sure your student has their regalia before your ceremony. Regalia will not be available for purchase or rental the venue.

Visit the apparel page on the commencement website for details. The Iowa Hawk Shop and University Bookstore have regalia in stock and is ready to help your student get what they need!

Regalia Questions

• Previously placed online orders: Herff Jones | gradmidwest@gmail.com | 952-447-4449

• In-store purchases and pick-up: Iowa Hawk Shop | kendrick-scott@uiowa.edu | 319-331-3770

Venues and Livestreams

Venues

Commencement ceremonies will take place at Carver-Hawkeye Arena and Hancher Auditorium.

For details on location, parking, venue entrances, prohibited items, and accessibility services, please visit the individual venue pages:

• Carver-Hawkeye Arena Venue Information

  • Carver adheres to a clear bag policy.

  • Please note: Carver-Hawkeye Arena is not air-conditioned. We recommend dressing appropriately and planning accordingly for warm weather.

• Hancher Auditorium Venue Information

Ceremony Livestreams

All spring 2025 ceremonies will be livestreamed with captions. You can access the livestream through the individual ceremony pages, under the “Watch Live” section. We recommend bookmarking the page or the YouTube link for easy access.

Degrees will be conferred, and graduates who RSVP’d "I plan to participate" will be individually recognized. If you’re unable to watch the livestream during the premiere, the ceremonies will be available for later viewing on the University of Iowa YouTube channel.

Pictures on the Pentacrest

Friday, May 16 | 2–5 p.m.

Saturday, May 17 | 11 a.m.–4 p.m.

Graduates and their guests are invited to stop by the UI Center for Advancement tent on the Pentacrest for complimentary professional photos, alumni giveaways, and additional celebratory items.

Learn more about Pictures on the Pentacrest.

Please note: This is an outdoor, weather-dependent event. There is no indoor backup location.

Commencement Program

The University of Iowa Commencement Program lists degree candidates by college and degree type. Inclusion in the program is not tied to ceremony participation.

Summer and fall degree candidates will appear in the fall program, even if they are participating in a spring ceremony. Learn more about the commencement program.

Graduates will receive a printed program at the ceremony. A digital version will be published on the commencement website during commencement week.

Contact Us

Email the UI Commencement Team if you have any questions.

We look forward to celebrating the achievements of the graduating class with you this spring!