Please keep in mind that you must apply to receive your degree regardless of if you are participating in any ceremonies.
Each graduate participating in the graduation ceremonies is required to wear the official university-approved and branded graduation regalia. Graduates will be able to purchase regalia at 'UVU Grad Fest' at a discounted price or through Jostens online. Additional items such as college/school stoles, zipper pulls, program distinction cords, academic honors medallions, and other graduation-related items can also be purchased. See below for more information.
(Information about Honors Medallions and Program Distinction Cords can be found at the bottom of the page.)
Dates: Tuesday, March 19 and Wednesday, March 20, 2024
(Choose the day that works with your schedule.)
Event Times: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. both days
Location: UVU Grande Ballroom, Sorensen Center SC-106 (On main campus)
Come receive 20% off on cap and gown packages, frames, rings, announcements, UVU alumni apparel, and more! No need to pre-order, you can purchase directly at the event.
Get $50 off your regalia at Grad Fest on March 19 & 20 when you sign up or pay with a UCCU Wolverine Card. Get your card here today.
* While supplies last. Some restrictions may apply.
SIGN UP FOR UVU GRAD FEST TODAY!
If you are unable to attend UVU Grad Fest, please send your family, friend, or a colleague to the event in your place. Make sure to have them bring the following required information in your behalf:
$50 off your regalia at Grad Fest on March 19 & 20 when you sign up or pay with a UCCU Wolverine Card. Get your card here today.
ORDER YOUR CAP AND GOWN ONLINE: If students are not able to attend Grad Fest in March 2024, order online at Jostens.combefore Wednesday, March 27, 2024*.
*If it is after March 27, please purchase your cap and gown through the UVU Campus Store to ensure you will have a cap and gown for the ceremonies.
PACKAGING TIMELINES: Jostens requires 4-5 days to package each order, then it ships.
QUICK SHIPPING ESTIMATES: UPS Ground (7-10 days) $12.95, UPS Expedited (2-days) additional $20.00.
*Quick Shipping Estimates may be subject to changes with shipping timelines and costs.
*For expedited processing and shipping call Jostens at (1-800-854-7464)
* While supplies last. Some restrictions may apply.
Undergraduate Regalia
Master's Regalia
Cap / Mortarboard
The mortarboard (the square part of the cap) should be worn flat on the head. Caps should not be worn on the back of the head. The front of the cap is indicated on the inside of the crown. Undergraduate are green and Masters are black in color. See cap tassel for more details.
Cap Tassel
All cap tassels are green and white with a metal university seal charm attached at
the clasp. The mascot charm is an upgrade that can be purchased at Grad Fest.
Before commencement, your tassel should be worn on the right side of your cap. During
commencement, you will be instructed to move your tassel to the left side. For convocation,
your tassel should be worn on the left side unless otherwise instructed by your convocation
representative.
College / School Stole
Your college/school stole represents the college or school affiliated with your degree.
The stole is platinum white with the mascot on the right and the college/school's
name on the left and should be evenly draped over the shoulders, facing forward down
the front of the gown and placed on top of the UVU sash.
Stole options include: School of Education, Woodbury School of Business, College of
Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Health and Public Service, Smith College
of Engineering and Technology, School of the Arts, and the College of Science.
(Find the college or school for your major.)
UVU Sash
The UVU sash is required to be worn at commencement and convocation ceremonies. Masters' sashes are green with white trim, embroidered with UVU logos. Undergraduate sashes are white with green trim, embroidered with UVU logos. The sash should be evenly draped over the shoulders, facing forward down the front of the gown and placed underneath the college/school stole.
Gown Zipper Pull
Silver-toned enamel, metal regalia zipper pull featuring full-color UVU Seal or Mascot
logos, 1.5" inches in diameter.
Graduation Gown / Robe
Gowns are the main robe attire honoring your dedication at commencement.
Undergraduate gowns are a specific forest green material with the UVU monogram logo embroidered on the left sleeve.
Masters gowns are black with the UVU monogram logo embroidered on the left sleeve and differ slightly from the undergraduate gown shown in green. Hoods are
for master graduates only and the velvet color on top is associated with your college
/ school's official color. Please refer to the directions on the packaging, for how
to appropriately wear the hood.
Masters Hoods
Medallions are a great way to visually represent your academic achievement (hard work to obtain great grades in your UVU classes). The front of the medallion is engraved with the official UVU seal. The medallion color (bronze, silver, or gold) correlates with the honors type.
Purchasing options for program distinction cords are found at the bottom of this page. (Master's graduates do not qualify for honors medallions)
Program Distinction Cords
Cords visually represent specific UVU approved programs, organizations, chapters, distinctions or other affiliations (collectively referred to as "program") you had during your time at UVU. The cord color correlates with the program type (See below for more details). All cords are doubled (two cords tied together by a knot). Cords are evenly draped over the neck, facing forward down the front of the gown, worn over the sash and stole.
Purchasing options for program distinction cords are found at the bottom of this page.
Caring for Your Gown
For the best appearance, the gown should be removed from the package immediately after purchase and placed on a hanger to allow the folds to fall out. Steaming the gown or hanging the gown in a high humidity area, will accelerate the process. Ironing is not recommended and may damage the regalia.
Decorating Your Cap
Social Responsibility
The 'Elements Collection' regalia (cap, gown, and hood shell) is made from fabric fiber biobased product created from wood sourced exclusively from renewable, managed forests, which has been shown in scientific tests to biodegrade under controlled conditions.* Also, the Eco-Zip™ coil zipper tape and teeth are made from 100% recycled PET.
*In a laboratory test conducted by an independent testing facility in accordance with ASTM D5511 and ISO 15985, biodegradation of 85.5% was achieved within 2 months under specific temperature and humidity conditions. Results under different conditions or at landfills in your area may vary and continued decomposition rates are unknown.
Grads 'Give Back' Program
With each purchase of Jostens 'Elements Collection' caps and gowns, Jostens will donate to UVU causes that give back to our environment. Graduates can participate, by dropping off their regalia card at UVU Grad Fest or by entering the regalia's hangtag number online.
Enter your cap and gown hangtag number here: Jostens.com.
Academic Honors Medallions
Students who meet the following criteria will be eligible to purchase an academic honors medallion:
UVU Honors Program, Dean's List, etc. are separate from academic honor medallions.
The online order form will only allow eligible graduates/students to purchase a medallion and will indicate which medallion they may purchase.
If you would like to check your status before accessing the online order form, you can do so by looking at your unofficial Academic Transcript:
Please note that each qualifying student will be verified with the Registrar's Office list, to ensure the accurate Honor Medallion tier. All qualifying graduates may purchase their Honor Medallion through one of the methods below.
You may purchase a medallion even if you do not plan on participating in the graduation ceremonies.
Each Honor Medallion costs $25.00 (plus Utah sales tax).
If you have questions regarding your academic honors and qualifications, please contact graduation@uvu.edu.
If you have questions about purchasing or exchanging a medallion, please contact campusstore@uvu.edu.
Program Distinction Cords
Make a difference, leave a legacy, and inspire first-generation students to follow in your footsteps by supporting the 'I AM UVU' Legacy Scholarship. Purchase your black graduation cord for $25 by clicking the link below or purchasing one at Grad Fest. Cords may be picked up at Grad Fest.
I AM UVU - LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP CORD (Black and Kelly Green) - Contact: Shaun.Singh@uvu.edu
*Purchasing Directions: Use the link below or come join us at UVU Grad Fest!
Ceremony eligible graduates, who have officially participated under one or more of the following programs, can receive a program distinction cord. Please check with your UVU program coordinator to determine if they have additional criteria you must meet in order to receive their program distinction cord.
Consult your National Honor Society program coordinator to determine where to purchase these cords below. Some examples of national honor societies are below:
Your program coordinator can contact UVU's Office of Trademarks and Licensing for approval and regalia guidelines. Academic areas and degrees are associated with the college stole, unless there is a specially approved transcript distinction associated with the program.
