Congratulations, Class of 2023!

Commencement marks an important passage in every student’s academic journey—from student to graduate and now a lifelong Mount Mercy alum. Congratulations to the Class of '23!

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Friday: 8:00 AM-4 PM

Mount Mercy University Commencement 2023 (3:01)

The Class of 2023 officially went from students to alumni!

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Highlights from Commencement 2023

Commencement at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse

McAuley Award

Tiara Muñoz

Warde Award

Christine Bwanakweri

the olson Marriage and Family Therapy clinic

Podzimek Award

Gillian Murray ’23 MA-MFT

A tradition of excellence

Nursing Pinning

President's Award

Andrew J. Lorig

Outstanding Achievement

Honors Convocation

What's required to graduate?

All students planning to participate in Commencement must:

Apply for graduation through the Office of the Registrar
Meet financial obligations by noon the Thursday before Commencement to receive your diploma and get your official transcripts

How will I get my diploma?

Diplomas will be mailed following graduation. Questions? Contact registrar@mtmercy.edu or 319-363-1323 x1584.

Are photos and video from the 2023 ceremony available?

Photography

Commencement photos are available on our Flickr page and posted on Mount Mercy's social media channels. Additional photos can be purchased from partypics.com. Click on "Find my Pics" and enter the password GRAD2023. Any questions about purchased photos can be directed to Joe Photo at 319-362-6187.

Videography

The Commencement ceremony was livestreamed and is available for replay on Mount Mercy's YouTube channel. Full video coverage of the ceremony was provided by Pro Video Productions of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. To order your own copy, visit provideoweb.com/shop to receive a downloadable file via email or digital file via USB drive.