College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 1:30 p.m. Commencement Ceremony

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Tickets are not required. Doors will open one hour and 15 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony.

A livestream of the event is available: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FE3V9eEP5As

Select College of Liberal Arts and Sciences majors and University College Bachelor of Applied Studies (BAS) and Bachelor of Liberal Studies (BLS) graduates will be recognized at the ceremony. - List of majors recognized at 1:30 p.m. ceremony.

President Barbara Wilson will confer degrees. The student speaker will be Aidan Wirtz, of La Grange, Illinois, who will graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication. Sage Johnson, of Des Moines, Iowa, will perform the national anthem and receive a bachelor’s degree in music therapy.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 1:30pm
Carver-Hawkeye Arena
1 Elliott Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242
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Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Lisa Gray in advance at 319-353-2970 or CLAS-Commencement@uiowa.edu.