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@unco.edu and undergraduate students email graduation@unco.edu for assistance.

Date(s) and Locations

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

1. 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.
2. Virtual
   4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
3. Register for the Virtual Fair

Thursday, February 15, 2024

1. 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.
2. Virtual
   4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
3. Register for the Virtual Fair

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.

Apply as an Undergraduate

Apply as a Graduate

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.

• 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.

• Herff Jones Customer Service

  Alex Frieler
  ajfrieler@herffjones.com

  www.herffjones.com/customerservice

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.