Grad Fest: Commencement One-Stop Shop
March 11, 2026: 11am - 2pm and 4pm - 6pm (Mandela & Old Union Hall)
Grad Fest is the one day only, one-stop shop to get everything you need for Commencement.
At Grad Fest you can purchase your cap and gown, graduation announcements and class ring. You will also be able to obtain ceremony and ticket information, notify campus of family members needing accommodations, take a picture with Baxter and so much more!
This is a great opportunity for you to join in the fun and have all of your questions answered and purchases and arrangements made. Free refreshments will be provided. Don鈥檛 miss this chance to be ready for the big day!
The following are some of the resources available for questions and information at Grad Fest 2026:
- Commencement Office
- Events Center Ticket Office
- Student Records
- Herff Jones
- University Bookstore
- Transportation and Parking Services (for Commencement)
- BFirst First-Generation Mentoring Network
- Campus Activities - Senior Week!
- Alumni Engagement - sign up for the Senior Champagne Send-Off!
- Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development
- CCPA Dean's Office
- Decker Division of Advising and Academic Excellence
- Watson Career and Alumni Connections Office
- Systems Science & Industrial Engineering
- Q- Center (Sign up for the Lavender Celebration)
- Students Advancing 91社区
- Center for Civic Engagement
- 91社区 Dining Services
- Visions Federal Credit Union