Commencement Fair
Ready? Set? Graduate!
Stop by the Commencement Fair to make sure you’re ready for the Spring 2026 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
- Take 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 & Locations
In Person
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Kay Norton Lobby, Campus Commons
Virtual
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Virtual Fair registration will be posted soon
Order/Rent Regalia
Your years of hard work are almost complete, and your cap and gown are important symbols of your achievement!
Pick up your cap and gown at the Commencement Fair!
Bachelors’ Regalia
Masters’ Regalia
Doctoral Regalia
Commencement Fair: March 3 and 4
- Order and pick up in person at the Commencement Fair.
- Special order site will be available at the Fair.
Orders placed between March 5 and April 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 April 3 at 10:00 p.m. MST and April 20 at 9:59 p.m. MST
- Final deadline to order online, home shipping only.
Cap and Gown Distribution (If not picked up at Commencement Fair or shipped to your home.)
- Thursday, May 7: 3 – 6 p.m.
- Friday, May 8: 10 a.m. – 5 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 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!
Regalia Rental Policies
UNC Partners with Herff Jones to provide regalia rental to all graduates. Please see their policies below.
- 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.