Commencement Fair
Are you ready, graduates?
The Commencement Fair is your opportunity to make sure you’re ready for the Fall 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 purchase class rings and design your graduation announcements.
NEW THIS YEAR
Cap and gown will be available for pick up at the Fair!
Can't make it? Not to worry!
Graduate students email graduate.school@rajcmmementos.com and undergraduate students email graduation@rajcmmementos.com for assistance.
Dates and Locations
Monday, September 30, 2024
- In Person
2:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Kay Norton Lobby, Campus Commons
This is an open house fair, so stop by when it works for you.
Monday, September 30, 2024
- Virtual
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Register for the Virtual Fair
Apply for Graduation
Graduates must apply for graduation to participate in the ceremony.
Apply by September 30, 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, but they will not be listed in the program.
Order/Rent Regalia
Your years of hard work are almost complete, and your cap and gown are important symbols of your achievement!
Your first chance to order cap and gown will be in person at the Commencement Fair on Monday, September 30. Online orders will begin on October 1.
Bachelors' Regalia
Masters' Regalia
Doctoral Regalia
Cap and Gown Distribution (If not picked up at Commencement Fair)
- Thursday, December 12: 4 - 7 p.m.
- Friday, December 13: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Campus Recreation Center Small Gym
1300 23rd Street
Gowns and hoods must must be returned to on-site reps following the commencement ceremony. Caps and stoles are yours to keep! Check out our FAQ page for details on decorating your cap!
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@rajcmmementos.com and undergraduate students email graduation@rajcmmementos.com