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Commencement Fair


Ready? Set? Graduate!

Stop by the Commencement Fair to make sure you’re ready for the Fall 2025 Commencement ceremonies.

  • Apply for graduation
  • Check your name in the program
  • Order and pick up your cap and gown
  • Purchase class rings or design your graduation announcements
  • Www:zuise.com advantage of the many photo ops
  • Enter to win prizes

Can't make it? Not to worry!

Graduate students email graduate.school@unco.edu and undergraduate students email graduation@unco.edu for assistance.

Dates and Locations


In Person

Thursday, September 25, 2025
2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Kay Norton Lobby, Campus Commons


Virtual

Thursday, September 25, 2025
5:30 - 6:15 pm

Apply for Graduation


Graduates must apply for graduation to participate in the ceremony.

Apply for graduation by September 29, 2025 to have your name printed in the ceremony program. Graduates who apply after the deadline will be able to walk and have their name read at their ceremony, but they will not be listed in the printed program.

 

Order/Rent Regalia


Your years of hard work are almost complete, and your cap and gown are important symbols of your achievement!

  • Commencement Fair: September 25
    • Order and pick up in person at the Commencement Fair.
    • Special order site will be available at the Fair.
  •  Orders placed between September 26 and November 3 at 9:59 p.m. MST
    • Order online to pick up in person at Cap & Gown Distribution or ship to your home.
  • Orders placed between November 3 at 10:00 p.m. MST and November 24 at 9:59 p.m. MST
    • Final deadline to order online, home shipping only.

Student Speaks at Undergraduate Commencement

Bachelors' Regalia

Student Speaks at Undergraduate Commencement

Masters' Regalia

Student Speaks at Undergraduate Commencement

Doctoral Regalia

 

Cap and Gown Distribution (If not picked up at Commencement Fair or shipped to your home)

Gowns and hoods must be returned to on-site reps near the west exits at the Bank of Colorado Arena following the commencement ceremony. Caps and stoles are yours to keep! Check out our FAQ page for details on decorating your cap! 

Rental Policies

UNC Partners with Herff Jones to provide regalia rental to all graduates. Please see their policies below.

  • Herff Jones Refund Policy
    • Caps, Tassels, Gowns, and Regalia Accessories (i.e., Stoles): A refund will be provided so long as the product is unused and unopened. Refunds must be requested within two weeks after the ceremony. Keeper products being returned by students are returned at their expense. Certain customized and year-dated products are not eligible for refund or return. Please reach out to Herff Jones customer service if you have specific questions.
    • Announcements and Fine Paper Accessories: All sales are final. Please review proofs carefully before finalizing orders.
    • Frames: Refund must be requested within 1 month of the product being delivered to the customer.
    • Class Rings: All sales are final.

    We stand by our products and will offer refunds on any product if a manufacturing or material defect is present.

And don't forget to...

Check your name

Check how your name will appear in the program. If you need to make changes to your name and/or address, please have an ID ready.

Confirm your diploma address

Make sure you have the correct mailing address on file so you receive your diploma following graduation.

Order Announcements/Rings

Herff Jones will be available to assist with graduation announcements and class ring orders.

Need further assistance? Check out our FAQ

Graduate students email graduate.school@unco.edu and undergraduate students email graduation@unco.edu

FAQ