Grad Fest 2026
Tuesday, March 10 and Wednesday, March 11
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Grand and 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 Bookstore | purchase your regalia (Information coming soon)
- Commencement Team | register to participate in Commencement and ask questions
- Parking Permits | pick up your two Commencement-specific parking permits through Parking & Transportation
- Registrars/advising | 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. Look below
- 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 (Information coming soon). 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 | learn about and participate in the Class of 2026 class gift( Details coming soon)
- Alumni & Friends | join the Alumni & Friends Association
- School of Education Graduate Programs and Credentials | learn about post-graduate options offered at CSUCI
- Extended University | learn about post-graduate options offered at CSUCI
- The Commencement Group | purchase flowers/leis and other graduate gifts. Look below
Click on the links below for information about:
- Commencement Vocalist | learn how you can audition to sing the National Anthem at your Commencement ceremony (Information coming soon)
- Commencement Speaker | learn how you can audition to speak at your Commencement ceremony (Information coming soon)
- Graduate portraits: A link with more information will be available soon. (Information coming soon)
- Flowers and Leis
- Class Rings, Diploma Frames, Announcements and more
- Check out pictures and prices of Jostens
Regalia (Cap and Gown)
All regalia is non-returnable, non-refundable, and while supplies last. Exchanges for sizing are always 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!!!
Regalia Bundles in flyer
| 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 |
| 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 |
- Pricing does not include tax
Individual Item Pricing:
|
Bachelor’s Gown with CSUCI Seal |
$40.00 |
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Master’s Gown with CSUCI Seal |
$42.00 |
|
Master’s Hood |
$35.00 |
|
CSUCI Graduation Cap |
$7.00 |
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CSUCI Graduation Stole |
$35.00 |
|
CSUCI Seal Drop Tassel |
$12.00 |
|
2026 Dated Souvenir Tassel |
$6.00 |
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2026 Dated Stacked Tassel |
$12.00 |
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2026 “Bling” Tassel |
$15.00 |
|
2026 Key Chain |
$10.00 |
|
CSUCI Seal Zipper Pull |
$10.00 |
|
CSUCI BSN/MSN Pin |
$55.00 |
* Pricing does not include tax
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:
Come into The Cove Campus Store during our hours of operation- generally 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. Monday through Thursday. For possible changes 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 16th 2026.
The regalia will be available for purchase in-store through May 22nd at 12pm (the Friday of the week before commencement). While supplies last.
Online Ordering and Shipping:
Graduation regalia will go live online for purchase after Grad Fest starting Monday, March 16th 2026.
Customers can order online and opt for in-store pickup all the way through Friday, May 22nd 2026.
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.
Our shipping cutoff is Wednesday, May 13th 2026. Anything ordered after this date will not be guaranteed to arrive in time for commencement.
CSUCI Students
The University encourages people with disabilities to participate in its programs, events and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact the respective area below as soon as possible, but no later than seven business days prior to the event/activity.
Campus guests (family & friends of graduates) and Cal State Channel Islands employees: human.resources@csuci.edu or call 805-437-8490
Cal State Channel Islands students & graduates: accommodations@csuci.edu or call 805-437-3331