Most of the colleges at Iowa State have their own convocation ceremonies separate from the university’s undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremonies.

Although it is perfectly alright to walk across the stage at both, there are a few things to consider when it comes to deciding whether to do one or the other, both or neither.

Time constraints

When deciding whether to attend your college’s ceremony or the university’s ceremony, make sure to double check the times and keep in mind how long each ceremony may last.

Most of the college ceremonies are on Friday or Saturday morning and won’t conflict with the university’s undergraduate commencement.

You also need to consider whether or not your family will be attending and which ceremony fits best into their schedule.

Size of ceremony

If you want to have a more close-knit ceremony with some of your friends in your major, then attending your college’s ceremony may be a better fit.

However, if you are double majoring in two different colleges and don’t want to go to two different ceremonies, the university’s ceremony would probably be best.

Cost of cap and gown

A few of the college ceremonies require their graduates to wear a cap and gown, which cost roughly $36.

Graduates can check with their college to see if a cap and gown is required at their ceremony.

Importance

If it isn’t a life-or-death matter that you walk at your college’s ceremony or the university’s ceremony, you can choose not to walk at either.