Why attend:
Grad Fair is a convenient, all-in-one event that provides you with everything you need for the commencement ceremony.
- 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.
- To check or update the spelling of your name on your diploma, log into 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.
- The name in this system is the name that will be announced at commencement and printed in the commencement program.
- 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, a celebration for all graduating students.
Important deadlines:
Follow these deadlines in order to get your regalia on time for the Saturday May 9, 2026, commencement ceremonies:
- March 9: Last day to purchase custom-tailored doctoral regalia through Herff Jones.
- April 7: Last day to purchase undergraduate, master's and non-custom doctoral regalia online through Herff Jones.
- May 9: Last day to purchase undergraduate and master’s regalia in person at the NKU Bookstore.
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, call the NKU Bookstore at (859) 572-5142 or email Cliff Fehr.
- For questions regarding the commencement ceremonies, click here or email NKU Special Events.
See you at Grad Fair!
Best regards,
Kara Olding
Associate Director, Alumni Engagement and Special Events
