9/17/2024 - Grad Fair Information

Grad Fair // NKU Bookstore

Tuesday, Oct. 8 and Wednesday, Oct. 9, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

What is it and why attend:

• Have the chance to win free regalia (cap and gown) or a diploma frame at check-in
• Buy regalia, order graduation announcements and/or a class ring
• Confirm the spelling of your name and check your mailing address for your diploma
• Undergraduates only: Pick up your university honors cords (if applicable)
• Learn about NKU Alumni Association benefits
• Sit for graduation or professional portraits by GradImages
• Talk to Graduate Education and Career Services team members
• Learn about the Class Gift project and how you can help
• Browse the NKU Bookstore’s display of graduation gifts and other items
• Get answers to all your commencement questions

If you can't attend:

• Attendance at Grad Fair is not required to participate in the commencement ceremony.
• Undergraduate and master’s regalia, non-custom doctorial regalia, announcements, diploma frames and class rings may be ordered online at the Herff Jones websitethrough Nov. 8. The above regalia and diploma frames can also be purchased in the NKU Bookstore through Dec. 14.
• For qualifying undergraduates, university honors cords will also be available to pick upat your college dean’s office and at commencement on Dec. 14. 
  • Don’t know who your dean is? Find out here! 
  • Don’t know what college you are in? Find out here! 
• To check the spelling of your name on your diploma, go to the myNKU portal, select the Student Self-Service tab and select “Apply for Graduation.” More detailed instructions can be found here. Questions? Email registrar@nku.edu.

Important deadlines:

Follow these deadlines in order to get your regalia on time for the Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, commencement ceremonies:

• Oct. 8: Undergraduate and master’s regalia goes on sale for purchase in person in the NKU Bookstore
• Oct. 25:  Last day to purchase custom-tailored doctoral regalia
• Nov. 8: Last day to purchase undergraduate and master’s regalia online at the Herff Jones website
• Nov. 8: Last day to purchase non-custom doctoral regalia
• Dec. 14:  Last day for NKU Bookstore in-person purchases of undergraduate and master’s regalia

Who to contact for additional questions?

• For questions regarding grades, transcripts, diplomas, academic calendars or your eligibility to graduate in December, contact the Office of the Registrar at (859) 572-5556 or email registrar@nku.edu. 
• For questions regarding caps, gowns and other apparel, click here or call the NKU Bookstore at (859) 572-5142.
• For questions regarding the commencement ceremonies, click here or email specialevents@nku.edu.

Please note: This email does not serve as official notification of your eligibility to graduate in December. Please contact your academic advisor with questions about your graduation status.

See you at Grad Fair!

Best regards,
Kara Olding
Assistant Director of Special Events