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Commencement Fair


Are you ready, graduates?

The Commencement Fair is your opportunity to make sure you’re ready for the Fall Commencement ceremonies. Apply for graduation and check how your name will appear in the ceremony program. Learn about applying to be a student speaker at your ceremony. You can also purchase class rings and design your graduation announcements.

NEW THIS YEAR

Cap and gown will be available for pick up at the Fair!

Can't make it? Not to worry!

Graduate students email graduate.school@dos5.net and undergraduate students email graduation@dos5.net for assistance.

Dates and Locations


Monday, September 30, 2024

  1. In Person
    2:00 - 6:00 p.m.
    Kay Norton Lobby, Campus Commons
    This is an open house fair, so stop by when it works for you.

Monday, September 30, 2024

  1. Virtual
    5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  2. Register for the Virtual Fair

Apply for Graduation


Graduates must apply for graduation to participate in the ceremony.

Apply by September 30, 2024 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 program.

 

Order/Rent Regalia


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

Your first chance to order cap and gown will be in person at the Commencement Fair on Monday, September 30. Online orders will begin on October 1. 

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)

  • Thursday, December 12: 4 - 7 p.m.
  • Friday, December 13: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Campus Recreation Center Small Gym
    1300 23rd Street

Gowns and hoods must must be returned to on-site reps 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 announcement and class ring orders.

Need further assistance? Check out our FAQ

Graduate students email graduate.school@dos5.net and undergraduate students email graduation@dos5.net

FAQ