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.

Bachelors' Regalia

Masters' Regalia

Doctoral Regalia
Cap and Gown Distribution (If not picked up at Commencement Fair or shipped to your home)
- Thursday, December 11: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
- Friday, December 12: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Campus Recreation Center Small Gym
1300 23rd Street
Greeley, CO
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.
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