The University of Iowa holds commencement ceremonies May 16-18 and June 7. The following coverage guidelines are designed to assist news media while respecting the needs of graduates and their families.

This year, the university will conduct two May 18 ceremonies for graduates from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, one at 9 a.m., the other at 1 p.m. Graduates are assigned to ceremonies based on majors—see the Office of the Registrar websitefor additional information.

Commencement schedule

See below for dates, start times, and venues for each commencement. Doors open to public and media one hour before the start time listed:

• College of Pharmacy: Thursday, May 16; 10 a.m.; Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, Coralville
• School of Management, Tippie College of Business: Friday, May 17; 10 a.m.; Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, Coralville
• College of Law: Friday, May 17: 1 p.m.; Iowa Memorial Union Main Lounge
• College of Medicine: Friday, May 17; 6:30 p.m.; Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, Coralville
• Graduate College: Friday, May 17; 7 p.m.; Carver-Hawkeye Arena
• College of Liberal Arts and Sciences: Saturday, May 18; 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.; Carver-Hawkeye Arena
• College of Engineering: Saturday, May 18; 10 a.m.; Marriott Hotel and Conference Center
• College of Nursing: Saturday, May 18; 10 a.m.; Iowa Memorial Union Main Lounge
• Tippie College of Business: Saturday, May 18; 5 p.m.; Carver-Hawkeye Arena
• College of Dentistry: Friday, June 7; 3 p.m.; Marriott Hotel and Conference Center

Details about each ceremony are available from the Office of the Registrar.

Photo/video guidelines for Marriott and IMU

No flashes or lights may be used inside the Marriott or the IMU, and no cords or cables may lie on the floor. Please bring your batteries and be prepared to shoot from the shoulder.

Photographers may shoot from the back of the room. Please be in position before the start of the processional.

Carver-Hawkeye Arena commencements

Doors open one hour prior to each ceremony. Photographers and news media are permitted on the arena floor until 15 minutes before ceremonies begin, at which point they must return to the designated media area.

There is ongoing construction in the area near Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Traffic will be heavy due to the multiple Saturday ceremonies. Expect delays.

Media and visitors on the arena concourse are asked to keep noise to a minimum while the ceremony is in progress. Interviews should be conducted outside the arena.

Clean audio is available through the arena system.