May 10
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4:00 pm
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5:30 pm
CDT
Student RSVP Required
Students should log in to AccessPlus to sign up to participate in the Ivy College of Business convocation ceremony. Click on the Student tab and select “Graduation” and then “Diploma/Ceremony.” Please complete all required fields. The RSVP form will open in March.
The RSVP deadline is Tuesday, May 7. Please note:
- Students who submit their graduation application less than three weeks before graduation will not be listed in the Ivy College of Business convocation program.
- Students who have previously earned a degree and have returned for a second major in business should contact the Undergraduate Programs Office in 1200 Gerdin to have their name appear in the program.
Caps and Gowns
Caps and gowns are required to participate in the Ivy College of Business convocation ceremony and may be purchased from the ISU Book Store in the Memorial Union. Graduates who are a member of the United States Armed Forces are welcome to wear uniforms. Graduates who wear specific attire for religious or cultural purposes are welcome to do so.
Distinction Cords
Undergraduate students who will graduate with distinction will receive a distinction cord to wear with their graduation gown. Click here for eligibility details and see the text under “Graduation with Distinction.” The Registrar’s Office will send an email with more information about the date, time, and location for cord pick-up.
Arriving at Hilton Coliseum
The doors to Hilton Coliseum will open at 3:00 p.m. Students should arrive no later than 3:15 p.m. and proceed to check-in (in the northwest concourse) to pick up their reader cards. You will be instructed where to line up (signs will be posted by major). If you have a double major or two degrees, you may choose which major you would like to sit and cross the stage with. Please leave coats, purses, and other valuables with family or friends.
Accessibility
Accessible parking is located in Lot C2, on the south side of Hilton Coliseum. The accessible entrance is on the west side of Hilton Coliseum and offers elevator access to all levels of the arena. Special seating accommodations for guests are available on a first come, first served basis on the concourse level of Hilton Coliseum.
Students or guests who will need special assistance during the ceremony should contact Suzanne Lyndon at slyndon@iastate.edu or 515-294-1504 to make arrangements prior to the ceremony. If assistance is needed the day of the ceremony, please speak with an usher.
American Sign Language interpretation services will be provided during the ceremony, and the video board will be closed captioned. The ceremony will be live streamed on YouTube.
Crossing the Stage
Degree candidates will be recognized by major. If you are graduating with a double major or multiple degrees, you will be recognized only once. Student marshals will lead the candidates to the foot of the stage. Candidates will present their reader card to the reader, and each candidate will cross the stage to be recognized by college leadership as their name is read.
Diplomas
Diplomas and diploma covers will not be handed out at the Ivy College of Business convocation ceremony, but rather can be picked up by the graduate in 214 Enrollment Services or mailed to the graduate 2-3 weeks after graduation. If you have questions about your diploma options, please contact the Graduation Office at graduation@iastate.edu or (515) 294-1840.
Photography
When you attend this event, you enter an area where photography, audio, and video recording may occur. By attending this event, you consent to the possibility of your image and likeness being used in Ivy College of Business publications. That may include any of the college’s marketing materials, such as the website, social media, or other platforms.
Photos may be taken from your seat during the ceremony. In addition, Flash Photography staff will be on the floor to take two close-up pictures: one as candidates shake hands with the dean and another as they exit the stage. Graduates will receive an email from Flash Photography shortly after convocation and photos may be purchased online.
Questions?
Please contact Suzanne Lyndon, convocation coordinator, at slyndon@iastate.edu or 515-294-1504.
Join us in Hilton Coliseum as we celebrate our spring 2024 Ivy graduates!