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May 9, 2025
4:30 PM
Doors will open 30 minutes prior to ceremony start. No tickets required. Times, days, and locations are subject to change. The ceremony will be livestreamed.
May 14, 2025
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Community Choice Convention Center 833 5th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309
No description
May 15, 2025
10:00 AM
Doors will open one hour prior to ceremony start. Times, days, and locations are subject to change.
May 15, 2025
4:00 PM
College of Education Undergraduate Commencement and Teacher Education Program Recognition Ceremony is held at the end of the fall and spring semesters to recognize all of the graduating Teacher Education Program students. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. Times, days, and locations are subject to change.
May 15, 2025
7:00 PM
Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. No tickets required.
May 16, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
The School of Social Work hosts an informal graduation ceremony for all spring and summer 2025 social work students (BA & MSW) from all locations. Family and friends are welcome.
May 16, 2025
2:00 PM
Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. Times, days, and locations are subject to change.
May 16, 2025
6:30 PM
Doctor of Medicine and Masters in Medical Education Degree Candidates. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. Times, days, and locations are subject to change.
May 16, 2025
7:00 PM
Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. No tickets required.
May 17, 2025
9:00 AM
Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. Times, days, and locations are subject to change.
May 17, 2025
9:00 AM
Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. No tickets required. Times, days, and locations are subject to change. Select College of Liberal Arts and Sciences majors will be recognized. - List of majors recognized at 9 a.m. ceremony.
May 17, 2025
1:00 PM
Tickets are not required. Doors will open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. Select College of Liberal Arts and Sciences majors and all University College graduates will be recognized at the ceremony. - List of majors recognized at 1 p.m. ceremony. Times, days, and locations are subject to change.
May 17, 2025
1:00 PM
Virtual Event
University College Bachelor of Applied Studies (BAS) and Bachelor of Liberal Studies (BLS) graduates will be recognized at the In-Person Commencement Ceremony along with graduates from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. No tickets required. Time and day are subject to change. Fall BAS and BLS graduates will also be acknowledged in the May University College Virtual Recognition of Graduates Ceremony. This virtual event stream...
May 17, 2025
2:00 PM
Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. Times, days, and locations are subject to change. Graduates from the following programs of study (majors) will be recognized: Master of Clinical Anatomy Master of Clinical Nutrition Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology Bachelor of Science in Radiation Sciences
May 17, 2025
5:00 PM
Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. No tickets required. Times, days, and locations are subject to change.
May 17, 2025
6:30 PM
Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. Times, days, and locations are subject to change.
May 18, 2025
12:00 PM
Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. No tickets required. Times, days, and locations are subject to change.
May 18, 2025
4:00 PM
Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.
May 18, 2025
4:00 PM
Doors will open one hour prior to ceremony start. Check below and visit the collegiate website for additional information. A University of Iowa official will confer degrees. Robin Therme, President of CIVCO Medical Solutions, will be the speaker.
Jun 6, 2025
3:00 PM
Doors will open one hour prior to ceremony start. No tickets required. Times, days, and locations are subject to change. The ceremony will be livestreamed.
Dec 18, 2025
4:00 PM
College of Education Undergraduate Commencement and Teacher Education Program Recognition Ceremony is held at the end of the fall and spring semesters to recognize all of the graduating Teacher Education Program students. Date and time are subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.
Dec 19, 2025
9:00 AM
Date and time are subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.
Dec 19, 2025
7:00 PM
Date and time are subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.
Dec 20, 2025
9:00 AM
Date and Time and subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.
Dec 20, 2025
1:00 PM
Date and time are subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.
Dec 21, 2025
12:00 PM
Date and time are subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.
Dec 21, 2025
1:00 PM
All College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and University College graduates will be recognized at the ceremony. Tickets are not required. Doors will open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. Time, day, and location subject to change. Venue will be published one session prior.
Dec 21, 2025
1:00 PM
All University College and College of Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates will be recognized at the ceremony. Tickets are not required. Doors will open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. Time, day, and location subject to change. Venue will be published one session prior.
May 14, 2026
10:00 AM
Date and time are subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior. Doors will open one hour prior to ceremony start.
May 14, 2026
4:00 PM
College of Education Undergraduate Commencement and Teacher Education Program Recognition Ceremony is held at the end of the fall and spring semesters to recognize all of the graduating Teacher Education Program students. Date and time are subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.
May 15, 2026
9:00 AM
Date and time are subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.
May 15, 2026
2:00 PM
Date and time are subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.
May 15, 2026
6:30 PM
Doctor of Medicine and Masters in Medical Education Degree Candidates. Date and time are subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.
May 15, 2026
7:00 PM
Date and time are subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. No tickets required.
May 16, 2026
9:00 AM
Date and time are subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.
May 16, 2026
9:00 AM
Date and time are subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. No tickets required. Select College of Liberal Arts and Sciences majors will be recognized. - List of majors recognized at 9 a.m. ceremony.
May 16, 2026
1:00 PM
Tickets are not required. Doors will open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. Select College of Liberal Arts and Sciences majors and all University College graduates will be recognized at the ceremony. - List of majors recognized at 1 p.m. ceremony. Times, days, and locations are subject to change.
May 16, 2026
2:00 PM
Date and time are subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. Graduates from the following programs of study (majors) will be recognized: Master of Clinical Anatomy Master of Clinical Nutrition Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology Bachelor of Science in Radiation Sciences
May 16, 2026
3:00 PM
Virtual Event
The Bachelor of Applied Studies and Bachelor of Liberal Studies graduates from University College will be recognized virtually. A ceremony link will be available approximately one week prior to the virtual debut. University College graduates can also be recognized at in-person ceremony along with graduates from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
May 16, 2026
5:00 PM
Date and time are subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. No tickets required.
May 16, 2026
6:30 PM
Date and time are subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.
May 17, 2026
12:00 PM
Date and time are subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. No tickets required.
May 17, 2026
4:00 PM
Date and time are subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.
Jun 5, 2026
3:00 PM
Date and time are subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior. Doors will open one hour prior to ceremony start. No tickets required. The ceremony will be livestreamed.
Dec 17, 2026
4:00 PM
College of Education Undergraduate Commencement and Teacher Education Program Recognition Ceremony is held at the end of the fall and spring semesters to recognize all of the graduating Teacher Education Program students. Date and time are subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.
Dec 18, 2026
9:00 AM
Date and time are subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.
Dec 18, 2026
7:00 PM
Date and time are subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.
Dec 19, 2026
9:00 AM
Date and Time and subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.
Dec 19, 2026
9:00 AM
All College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and University College graduates will be recognized at the ceremony. Tickets are not required. Doors will open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. Time, day, and location subject to change. Venue will be published one session prior.
Dec 19, 2026
9:00 AM
Virtual Event
All University College and College of Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates will be recognized at the ceremony. Tickets are not required. Doors will open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. Time, day, and location subject to change. Venue will be published one session prior.
Dec 19, 2026
1:00 PM
Date and time are subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.
Dec 20, 2026
12:00 PM
Date and time are subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.
May 13, 2027
10:00 AM
Date and time are subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior. Doors will open one hour prior to ceremony start.
May 13, 2027
4:00 PM
College of Education Undergraduate Commencement and Teacher Education Program Recognition Ceremony is held at the end of the fall and spring semesters to recognize all of the graduating Teacher Education Program students. Date and time are subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.
May 14, 2027
9:00 AM
Date and time are subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.
May 14, 2027
2:00 PM
Date and time are subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.
May 14, 2027
6:30 PM
Doctor of Medicine and Masters in Medical Education Degree Candidates. Date and time are subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.
May 14, 2027
7:00 PM
Date and time are subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. No tickets required.
May 15, 2027
9:00 AM
Date and time are subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. No tickets required. Select College of Liberal Arts and Sciences majors will be recognized. - List of majors recognized at 9 a.m. ceremony.
May 15, 2027
9:00 AM
Date and time are subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.
May 15, 2027
1:00 PM
Date and time are subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. Select College of Liberal Arts and Sciences majors will be recognized. - List of majors recognized at 1 p.m. ceremony.
May 15, 2027
2:00 PM
Date and time are subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. Graduates from the following programs of study (majors) will be recognized: Master of Clinical Anatomy Master of Clinical Nutrition Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology Bachelor of Science in Radiation Sciences
May 15, 2027
3:00 PM
Virtual Event
The Bachelor of Applied Studies and Bachelor of Liberal Studies graduates from University College will be recognized virtually. A ceremony link will be available approximately one week prior to the virtual debut. University College graduates can also be recognized at the 1 p.m. in-person ceremony along with graduates from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
May 15, 2027
5:00 PM
Date and time are subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. No tickets required.
May 15, 2027
6:30 PM
Date and time are subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.
May 16, 2027
12:00 PM
Date and time are subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. No tickets required.
May 16, 2027
4:00 PM
Date and time are subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.
Jun 4, 2027
3:00 PM
Date and time are subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior. Doors will open one hour prior to ceremony start. No tickets required. The ceremony will be livestreamed.
Dec 16, 2027
4:00 PM
College of Education Undergraduate Commencement and Teacher Education Program Recognition Ceremony is held at the end of the fall and spring semesters to recognize all of the graduating Teacher Education Program students. Date and time are subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.
Dec 17, 2027
9:00 AM
Date and time are subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.
Dec 17, 2027
7:00 PM
Date and time are subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.
Dec 18, 2027
9:00 AM
Date and Time and subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.
Dec 18, 2027
9:00 AM
All College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and University College graduates will be recognized at the ceremony. Tickets are not required. Doors will open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. Time, day, and location subject to change. Venue will be published one session prior.
Dec 18, 2027
9:00 AM
All University College and College of Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates will be recognized at the ceremony. Tickets are not required. Doors will open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. Time, day, and location subject to change. Venue will be published one session prior.
Dec 18, 2027
1:00 PM
Date and time are subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.
Dec 19, 2027
12:00 PM
Date and time are subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.