Commencement Fair
Ready? Set? Graduate!
Thank you for attending. See you in December!
Weren’t able to attend? No worries!
You can still get information about Cap and Gown ordering and Commencement below.
For commencement related questions, graduate students can email graduate.school@unco.edu, and undergraduate students can email graduation@unco.edu.
In the meantime, you can find important details to help you prepare for commencement:
- Regalia ordering and pick-up information (see below)
- Ceremony schedules and logistics
- Frequently asked commencement questions
- Watch your email for announcements about ticketing and line up information.
Order/Rent Regalia
Your years of hard work are almost complete, and your cap and gown are important symbols of your achievement!
Order and pick up your cap and gown in person at the Commencement Fair on October 1. A special-order site will be available at the Fair.
Bachelors’ Regalia
Masters’ Regalia
Doctoral Regalia
Orders placed between October 2 and November 15 at 9:59 p.m. MST
- Order online to pick up in person at Cap & Gown Distribution or ship to your home.
Order online here – Online ordering is now available for Fall 2026 Commencement
Deadlines:
- November 3, 2026 at 9:59 p.m. (MST)
- For Hone-Ship or Campus Pick-up (Dec 10 & 11)
- November 15, 2026 at 9:59 p.m. (MST)
- Expedited Home-Ship only
Orders placed between November 3 at 10:00 p.m. MST and November 15 at 9:59 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, December 10: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
- Friday, December 11: 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 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.