Commencement Information for Undergraduate Students
- Fall 2019
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Preparing to Graduate
Late Cap and Gown Rental, Distribution, Return
If you're planning on participating in graduation, it is your responsibility to rent a cap and gown. You can still rent your regalia during the distribution time periods.
Distribution of regalia will take place at the Recreation Center, on Friday, December 13th from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. A representative from the cap and gown company will also be available at the Student Recreation Center an hour before the ceremony on Saturday, December 14th for adjustments to regalia accessories (tassels, cords) and last minute regalia distribution.
The Herff Jones representative will require cash only payment (* Undergraduate - $49.00 and souvenir tassel $10.00; no credit cards or checks will be accepted for any orders made during Commencement line-up or distribution time period.
All gowns are to be returned immediately after the ceremony at the NE and SE entrances of the Bank of Colorado Arena.
University of Northern Colorado regalia is specially made for UNC and is intended to be worn by UNC students only. Regalia must be ordered through UNC's designated company, Herff Jones.
Graduation Announcements
Students may order announcements from any company they choose. However here are three options that UNC recognizes.
When ordering announcements, be prepared to provide the following information:
- College
- Degree
- Major
- Emphasis
- Minor
- Other
Note: Class rings can be ordered online from Herff Jones or by calling - Unique Recognition at 970-663-2668.
Graduation Fair, Cap and Gown Rental
Your years of hard work are almost over and it's time to celebrate! Get everything you need for graduation at the Graduation Fair. The Fair will be held at the University Center in front of the Bookstore on Thursday, October 17, 10-6pm.
At the Fair you can:
Rent your cap and gown
Order graduation announcements
Have your picture taken in full regalia
Visit with campus offices, such as the Graduate School, Center for Career Readiness, Bear Logic and the Campus Recreation Center
Plan your party with the help of Catering Services
Be welcomed into the UNC Alumni Association
Enter in a free drawingIf you are unable to attend the Grad Fair, you still need to rent regalia for the ceremony. All regalia must be ordered by Tuesday, November 12, by 9:59pm MST https://hjgradwalk.com/unco/. After this deadline the next opportunity to rent will be at distribution. Please see dates/times/location below for more information.
Students interested in ordering gowns, class rings and announcements can contact Herff Jones online.
Questions?
For questions regarding undergraduate commencement:
Contact the Registrar’s Office at (970) 351-4862, option 3 or email graduation@unco.edu - Spring 2020
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Preparing to Graduate
Cap and Gown Rental
Your years of hard work are almost over and it's time to celebrate! Get everything you need for graduation at the Graduation Fair. The Fair will be held at the University Center in front of the Bookstore on Wednesday, TBA from 10-5 pm and Thursday, TBA, 10-6 pm.
All regalia must be ordered by TBA (by 9:59 pm MST) https://hjgradwalk.com/unco/. After this deadline the next opportunity to rent will be at distribution. Please see dates/times/location below for more information.
Students interested in ordering gowns, class rings, announcements or regalia online can contact Herff Jones online.
Graduation Announcements
Students may order announcements from any company they choose. However here are three options that UNC recognizes.
When ordering announcements, be prepared to provide the following information:
- College
- Degree
- Major
- Emphasis
- Minor
- Other
Note: Class rings can be ordered online from Herff Jones or by calling- Unique Recognition at 970-663-2668.
Late Cap and Gown Rental, Distribution, Return
If you're planning on participating in graduation, it is your responsibility to rent a cap and gown. You can still rent your regalia during the distribution time periods.
Distribution of regalia will take place at the Recreation Center, on Thursday, May 7nd from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Friday, May 8rd from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Due to high volume, lines are expected to be long from 10:00 a.m. until noon both days of distribution, expected wait will be 30 minutes. A representative from the cap and gown company will also be available at Butler Hancock, Bank of Colorado Arena an hour before the ceremony on Saturday, May 4th for adjustments to regalia accessories (tassels, cords) and last minute regalia distribution.
The Herff Jones representative will require cash only payment (*Bachelor students - $TBA and souvenir tassel $TBA; no credit cards or checks will be accepted for any orders made during Commencement line-up or distribution time period).
All gowns are to be returned immediately after the ceremony at the south east entrance of Nottingham Field.
University of Northern Colorado regalia is specially made for UNC and is intended to be worn by UNC students only. Regalia must be ordered through UNC's designated company, Herff Jones.
Questions?
For questions regarding undergraduate commencement:
Contact the Registrar’s Office at (970) 351-4862, option 3 or email graduation@unco.edu
