Commencement Fair
Hey Graduates! Are you ready?
The Commencement Fair - also known as Grad Fair - is your opportunity to make sure you’re ready for the May 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 rent your cap and gown, purchase class rings and design your graduation announcements.
Miss the Commencement Fair? Not to worry!
Graduate students email graduate.school@zh121.com and undergraduate students email graduation@zh121.com for assistance.
Date(s) and Locations
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
- In Person
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
University Center Lower Level
This is an open house fair, so stop by when it works for you. - Virtual
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Register for the Virtual Fair
Thursday, February 15, 2024
- In Person
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
University Center Lower Level
This is an open house fair, so stop by when it works for you. - Virtual
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Register for the Virtual Fair
Student Speaker Opportunity
Apply to be the voice of your graduating class! Student speakers will be chosen to address their fellow students and ceremony guests on the commencement stage.
By submitting an application, you are authorizing the selection committee to access and review grades, enrollment status, and conduct records. In addition to the 100 word profile included in the application, a headshot will appear in the ceremony program for selected speakers. This information is due to the Director of University Events two days after speakers are notified of their selection.
Undergraduate Student Speaker
Undergraduate students who will graduate in Spring 2024 and have at least a 2.8 GPA can apply to be the student speaker through the Undergraduate Council. Applications are due by Sunday, March 17 at 11:59 p.m. MDT. Full timeline details are included in the application.
Graduate Student Speaker
Graduate students who will be earning their master’s, specialist or doctoral degree in Spring 2024 can apply to be the commencement speaker. Applications are due by Sunday, March 17 at 11:59 p.m. MDT. Full timeline details are included in the application.
Apply for Graduation
Graduates must apply for graduation to participate in the ceremony.
Apply by March 3, 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.
Order/Rent Regalia
Your years of hard work are almost complete, and your cap and gown are important symbols of your achievement. Order your cap and gown online through Herff Jones and choose to have your regalia shipped directly to you or pick it up on campus.
Rental orders must be placed online by 9:59 p.m. MDT on Monday, March 25, 2024 to receive regular pricing. Orders with expedited shipping will then be available online until Monday, April 15, 2024 at 9:59 p.m.
Gowns and hoods must be returned following the ceremony.
Bachelors' Regalia
Masters' Regalia
Doctoral Regalia
UNC Cap and Gown Distribution
- Thursday, May 2: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
- Friday, May 3: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Campus Recreation Center Small Gym
1300 23rd Street
All gowns and hoods for are rented and must be returned following the ceremony. Representatives will be located on-site at commencement to collect returns. All students get to keep their caps and other accessories (i.e. stoles).
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 announcement and class ring orders.
Need further assistance? Check out our FAQ
Graduate students email graduate.school@zh121.com and undergraduate students email graduation@zh121.com
