What is it and why attend Grad Fair:
- 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
- Learn about Victor's Salute to Graduates program, a celebration for all graduating students
Important deadlines:
Follow these deadlines in order to get your regalia on time for the Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, commencement ceremonies:
- Mid-Sept. - Nov. 7: Undergraduate, master's and doctoral regalia are available for purchase at Herff Jones
- Oct. 29: Last day to purchase custom-tailored doctoral regalia
- Nov. 7: Last day to purchase non-custom doctoral regalia
- Dec. 13: Last day for NKU Bookstore in-person purchases of undergraduate and master's regalia
Click here for the most up-to-date information about commencement ceremonies, including guest policies, seating, accessibility, parking, FAQs and more.
Who to contact for additional questions?
- For questions regarding grades, transcripts, diplomas, academic calendars or your eligibility to graduate in May, contact the Office of the Registrar at (859) 572-5556 or 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
See you at Grad Fair!
Best regards,
Kara Olding
Associate Director, Alumni Engagement and Special Events
