Commencement

GradFest is optional and occurs at the BMU 203 on February 26 and 27 between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm. GradFest is the graduate's one-stop shop for all things Commencement. At GradFest, you can:

• Register to walk at Commencement. Registration (RSVP) is critical to ensure the graduate is issued a StagePass. The StagePass serves as the graduate's ticket entry into the stadium.
• Receive your guest tickets. Graduates will receive up to 10 guest tickets.
• Proof your name display and pronunciation for the ceremonies.
• Pre-order your cap and gown.
• Take commencement portraits.
• Pre-order your Grad T-shirt and more!

Can't make it to GradFest? No worries! Everything other than commencement portraits can be completed online through the commencement website, including registering to walk in your ceremony.

Pre-order your cap and gown through Herff Jones beginning February 26. Graduates can choose to pick up their regalia at the Wildcat Bookstore or have it shipped home. More information about apparel and regalia can be found here. Please be aware of these deadlines:

• March 9 at 9:00 pm PST – Deadline to pre-order regalia for pick-up in the Bookstore
• April 17 at 9:00 pm PST – Deadline to pre-order regalia to be shipped to home
• April 29 at 9:00 pm PST – Deadline to pre-order regalia to be shipped to home with expedited shipping charges
• Beginning May 5, in-store rental and pick-up of regalia are available at Wildcat Bookstore.

All graduates planning to participate in Commencement 2025 at University Stadium must register on Tassel (formerly known as Marching Order). Registration closes on April 20 at midnight.

Registering on Tassel ensures:

• Your RSVP attendance at the ceremony. RSVP is critical as it ensures the graduate is issued a StagePass. The StagePass serves as the graduate's ticket entry into the stadium.
• Your guest tickets. Graduates may receive up to 10 guest tickets.
• Your name display and pronunciation for the video screen during your ceremony are accurate.

Beginning at 9:00 a.m., graduates can collect pre-ordered regalia at the Wildcat Bookstore.

From 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Senior Send-Off takes place at Trinity Lawn. Graduates can pick up their pre-ordered Grad T-shirt, visit the Commencement help desk, Alumni help desk and enjoy games, treats, and much more! This event is optional.

Didn't pre-order your cap and gown? Walk-ins for cap and gown rentals can be made by visiting the Wildcat Bookstore.

Your Digital StagePass will be sent to your Wildcat email address with the subject line "Here is your StagePass!" The StagePass serves as your ticket entry into the stadium for your Commencement ceremony. If you have not registered to walk in the ceremony, you will not receive a StagePass. No StagePass = No stadium entry!

All official ceremonies are held at University Stadium