Grad Fest 2026
Tuesday, March 10 and Wednesday, March 11
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Grand & Petit Salons
Grad Fest Booths & Information at a glance (scroll down for additional information)
- Maps to help you navigate through GradFest (View Maps)
- The Cove Campus Store| purchase your regalia (cap, gown, and tassel)
- Commencement Team | register to participate in Commencement and ask questions
- Parking Permits | pick up your two Commencement-specific parking permits through Parking & Transportation
- Registrar's Office | confirm academic records with the Registrar's Office
- Disability Accommodation & Support Services | learn about the Commencement accommodations process
- Cultural and Affinity Celebrations | sign up for any of the six cultural and affinity celebrations that occur leading up to Commencement
- Josten's | purchase diploma frame, graduation announcements, and class ring; info here.
- ProPics Photography |During Grad Fest our commencement photographer, Pro Pics, will be taking cap & gown portraits. There is no cost to have your photo taken, and no appointment is required. You can submit your contact information at www.CSUCIphotos.com. You will be emailed your proofs within 24-48 hours, no obligation to purchase. Please contact Pro Pics at support@propicsusa.com if you have any questions.
- Sustainability | learn about sustainable ways to celebrate
- Class Gift | Make Your Senior Class Gift at go.csuci.edu/scg26
- Alumni & Friends | join the Alumni & Friends Association
- School of Education Graduate Programs and Credentials | learn about post-graduate options offered at CSUCI
- MVS Graduate Business Programs | learn more here
- Extended University | learn about post-graduate options offered at CSUCI
- The Commencement Group | purchase flowers/leis and other graduate gifts; pre-order here
- Commencement Vocalist | learn how you can audition to sing the National Anthem at your Commencement ceremony
- Commencement Speaker | learn how you can audition to speak at your Commencement ceremony
- Graduate Portraits | A link with more information will be available soon.
Regalia (Cap and Gown)
All regalia is non-returnable, non-refundable, and while supplies last. Exchanges for sizing are allowed with receipt. The pricing below is only valid for Grad Fest 2026; it will not be valid after the event.
There will be no cash transactions at Grad Fest, so please plan accordingly.
Grad Fest 2026 Regalia Pricing
NO CASH PAYMENT!!!
| Bachelor’s Regalia Bundle* - $90.00 | Master’s Regalia Bundle* - $130.00 |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Gown with CSUCI Seal | Master’s Gown with CSUCI Seal |
| Graduation Cap | Graduation Cap |
| CSUCI Seal Drop Tassel | CSUCI Seal Drop Tassel |
| 2026 Date Souvenir Tassel | 2026 Date Souvenir Tassel |
| 1 CSUCI Graduation Stole | 1 CSUCI Graduation Stole |
| Master's Hood |
Above bundles with diploma frame added:
| Bachelor's with frame | Master's with frame |
|---|---|
| Scholar - $194 | Scholar - $234 |
| Meridian - $242 | Meridian - $282 |
| Classic - $262 | Classic - $302 |
| Tassel - $266 | Tassel - $306 |
| Double - $310 | Double - $350 |
Individual Item Pricing:
| Bachelor’s Gown with CSUCI Seal | $40.00 |
| Master’s Gown with CSUCI Seal | $46.00 |
| Master’s Hood | $38.00 |
| CSUCI Graduation Cap | $7.00 |
| CSUCI Graduation Stole | $35.00 |
| CSUCI Seal Drop Tassel | $12.00 |
| 2026 Dated Souvenir Tassel | $6.00 |
| 2026 Dated Stacked Tassel | $12.00 |
| 2026 “Bling” Tassel | $15.00 |
| 2026 Key Chain | $10.00 |
| CSUCI Seal Zipper Pull | $10.00 |
| CSUCI BSN/MSN Pin | $55.00 |
Don't know how to wear regalia? Watch this video for some quick tips on how to wear regalia.
Purchasing Regalia after Grad Fest
In Person:
Visit The Cove Campus Store during our hours of operation- generally 9 AM to 4 PM,Monday
through Thursday (10AM on Thursday). For changes to our hours, please check our website and/or our Instagram. Please keep in mind everything is available while supplies
last. Graduation regalia will go live for purchase after Grad Fest starting Monday,
March 16, 2026. Regalia will be available for purchase in-store through May 22 at
12PM (the Friday of the week before commencement). While supplies last.
Online Ordering and Shipping:
Regalia ordering online will go live online for purchase after Grad Fest starting Monday, March 16, 2026 from The Cove Campus Store. Orders can be placed online and opt for in-store pickup all the way through Friday, May 22, 2026. Shipping cutoff is Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Anything ordered after this date will not be guaranteed to arrive in time for Commencement.
*All orders must be placed online or in store. Please do not call the store to place orders, we are unable to accommodate to phone orders due to company policy.