Iowa State's own registrar academic calendar confirms Commencement spans Thursday-Saturday, May 13-15, 2027, across three ceremonies — Graduate College, Veterinary Medicine, and Undergraduate — all at Hilton Coliseum.
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What’s confirmed
Iowa State’s own registrar academic calendar confirms Commencement spans Thursday-Saturday, May 13-15, 2027, across three ceremonies, all at Hilton Coliseum — real dates pulled directly from the university’s official calendar.
Three ceremonies, not one
Thursday, May 13: Graduate College Commencement. Friday, May 14: Veterinary Medicine Commencement. Saturday, May 15: Undergraduate Commencement — the largest of the three. All three are held at Hilton Coliseum, part of the Iowa State Center.
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Frequently asked questions
What days does Iowa State's 2027 Commencement cover?
Thursday, May 13 through Saturday, May 15, 2027, confirmed directly on Iowa State's own registrar academic calendar.
Is there one ceremony everyone attends?
No — Iowa State splits Commencement into three ceremonies: Graduate College on Thursday, Veterinary Medicine on Friday, and the main Undergraduate ceremony on Saturday.
Where are the ceremonies held?
Hilton Coliseum, at the Iowa State Center (Lincoln Way & University Blvd, Ames, IA 50010) — Iowa State's arena and its standing commencement venue for all three ceremonies.
Where does everyone stay for the weekend?
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