Commencement
We plan to hold the Class of 2025 Commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Ron and Joyce Schipper Stadium. Please mark your calendars and plan to come to campus to help us celebrate the incredible accomplishments of our graduates.
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Schedule
Note: Schedule is subject to change.
Friday, May 9 |
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| 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Late Cap and Gown Pickup Maytag Student Center, Central Spirit Shoppe |
| 10 a.m. | Mandatory Senior Commencement Rehearsal Meet at P.H. Kuyper Gymnasium |
Saturday, May 10 |
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| 9:15 a.m. | Senior Class Lineup P.H. Kuyper Gymnasium |
| 10 a.m. | Commencement Ceremony Ron and Joyce Schipper Stadium |
Event Details
- Commencement will be in Ron and Joyce Schipper Stadium at A.N. Kuyper Athletics Complex, rain or shine.
- Gates to Schipper Stadium will open at 8:30 a.m. with the ceremony beginning at 10 a.m.
- The Commencement speaker will be Adam Gregg ’06, president and CEO of Iowa Bankers Association.
- Seating will be provided for all graduates.
- Guests are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets, etc., as you would for an outdoor athletics event or picnic. In addition, folding chairs will be available for those who are unable to bring their own and seating is available in the bleachers.
- From 8-10 a.m., Max’s Coffee and The Bread Board will offer refreshments for purchase. Max’s Coffee will accept cash and card and The Bread Board will accept cash only.
- Accessible parking will be available outside P.H. Kuyper Gymnasium on Independence Street.
- Volunteers and golf carts will be available to help those who need assistance from the parking lot to the stadium.
