Senior Sendoff

The Senior Sendoff Series is a chance for seniors to reflect and celebrate their time at Iowa. Made up of special events and annual traditions, the Senior Sendoff Series happens each year during April and May.

Rainbow Graduation Celebration 2024

Monday, April 29, 2024 4:30pm to 6:30pm

Old Capitol Museum

The Rainbow Graduation Celebration recognizes the achievements of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students, as well as their advocates. This annual event honors both undergraduate, graduate, and professional students who graduate in the fall or spring semester. The Rainbow Graduation Celebration features UI faculty, staff, students, and community members, and is followed by a reception.

Class of 2024 Senior Class Photo and Food Trucks

Friday, May 3, 2024 4:00pm to 4:15pm

University of Iowa Pentacrest

Wear your Iowa Gold to create a memorable moment for the Class of 2024! Food trucks will be on site! Free food truck tickets will be provided to the first 50 graduating seniors that arrive for the photo. Spring-A-Palooza Carnival and Concert will begin at 4:30 p.m. on Hubbard Park following the photo.

Spring-A-Palooza Carnival & Concert

Friday, May 3, 2024 4:30pm to 9:00pm

Hubbard Park

Ready to dive into spring? Spring-A-Palooza is the place to be with free food trucks, activities, caricature artist, giveaways and a live concert! Hosted by Campus Activities Board, Association of Residence Halls, SCOPE Productions, and UIDM!

CIAE End of Year Celebration

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 3:00pm to 6:00pm

Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

The 34th annual Center for Inclusive Academic Excellence End of the Year Celebration, a special afternoon of entertainment and celebration will be held May 7, 3 to 6 p.m. at the Iowa Memorial Union. All spring, summer, and fall 2024 graduates are invited to participate. Find out more and register at diversity.uiowa.edu/programs/student-support/2024-ciae-end-year-celebration. The entire Iowa community is invited to attend the university’s graduation celebrations.

International Student Graduation Celebration

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 3:00pm to 5:00pm

Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

Join us in celebrating the countless achievements of our international students and their accomplishments in reaching graduation. During the celebration, we will recognize outstanding graduating international students in the following categories: Leadership, Academic and Scholarly Achievement, Engagement, Advocacy, & Service, the Most Unique Curricular Practical Training (CPT), as well as faculty and staff who supported these students during their journey at Iowa. All graduates in this academic...

Black Graduation Celebration 2024

Friday, May 10, 2024 5:00pm to 8:00pm

Courtyard by Marriott

The Black Graduation Celebration invites all spring, summer, and fall graduates to be recognized. All graduates' loved ones are also invited to celebrate their accomplishments. Join us in this opportunity to recognize the graduates, and to celebrate the winners of the Black Emerging Leader Award, Black Leadership Award, and Black Excellence Award, which are awarded to students who have impacted the community during their time at Iowa. Stay tuned to the Black Graduation Celebration website for...

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These events are open to all students, excluding the class photo. There will be special offerings at select events for graduating seniors.

Sponsored by Student Engagement and Campus Programs in collaboration with lowa Memorial Union. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of lowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Chris Hawkins in advance at chris-hawkins@uiowa.edu.