Grad Fest

Mark your calendars for Grad Fest! This celebratory event is prior to the commencement ceremony for all approved candidates on March 25 and March 26 from 12:30 PM-5:30 PM!🎉

Grad Fest will take place in Lancer Plaza (off Adams St.) You may come alone or bring family and friends. Please park (at no charge) in the parking structure.

Candidates are asked to attend during their assigned dates and times to avoid major delays but may attend anytime during the dates and times of the event.

TIME ASSIGNMENTS BELOW!

Wednesday, March 25 (between 12:30pm-1:30pm) or Thursday, March 26 (between 2:30pm-3:30pm)

• College of Architecture, Visual Arts and Design (CAVAD)
• College of Arts and Sciences

Wednesday, March 25 (between 1:30pm-2:30pm) or Thursday, March 26 (between 3:30pm-4:30pm)

• School of Business
• School of Christian Ministries
• School of Performing Arts

Wednesday, March 25 (between 2:30pm-3:30pm) or Thursday, March 26 (between 4:30pm-5:30pm)

• College of Engineering
• School of Education

Wednesday, March 25 (between 3:30pm-4:30pm) or Thursday, March 26 (between 12:30pm-1:30pm)

• College of Health Science
• College of Nursing

Wednesday, March 25 (between 4:30pm-5:30pm) or Thursday, March 26 (between 1:30pm-2:30pm)

• College of Behavioral and Social Sciences

***DOCTORAL CANDIDATES MAY ATTEND ANYTIME on March 25 or March 26, 12:30 PM-5:30 PM***

DOCTORAL candidates may attend anytime during the event hours/days and are invited to take a business-professional picture (or bring their own regalia) and receive free gifts.

If you are unable to attend at your assigned time, please feel free to come anytime the event is open. The free gifts are only available at Grad Fest and cannot be saved aside.

What's Available at Grad Fest?

Regalia Pick Up

If you ordered your regalia from Oak Hall and chose the “Ship to School” option, it will be available to pick up in the Campus Store (Bachelor's and Master's candidates only) at Grad Fest. Doctoral regalia will not be available for pick up. It is also pre-ordered, but is always shipped directly to the candidates.

Exclusive Grad Bundles

Special pricing on grad items like frames and stoles and Blue and Gold Bundles will happen during the week of Grad Fest! You can buy online or in person through the Campus Store!

• Grad Blue Bundle (Available at Grad Fest and online)
• Grad Gold Bundle (Available at Grad Fest and online)
• Diploma Cover
• Diploma Frame
• Tassel Keychain
• Other Alumni Items

CBU Stoles
CBU stoles are not included with provided regalia; however, they are included in the Blue or Gold Grad Bundles or at the Campus Store. CBU stoles are optional regalia for all graduates.

• Commencement Stole 

Great Commission Stoles
If you have participated in a CBU International Service Project, you are eligible to wear a Great Commission Stole during the commencement ceremony. You may purchase a stole at the Campus Store. 

• ISP Stole 

Visit Our Grad Fest Stations

Cap and Gown Photos
This is your opportunity to take an official graduate or business portrait FOR FREE! We will provide Bachelor's and Master's candidates with regalia to borrow (or you can bring your own if you have it ready) for the pictures or Doctoral candidates may dress in professional wear (if you have not received your regalia yet). You will receive a free 5x7 and can choose to purchase more if you like. Click here for more information. 

Campus Store
Graduation Bundles, Alumni items, CBU stoles, and diploma frames are just a few of the items that will be available for purchase at this event.

Class Rings and Announcements
Graduates will have the opportunity to view and purchase CBU class rings and announcements. Josten's will be there to assist with sizing and ordering merchandise. Discounts will be given to students purchasing a ring at this event. Click here for more information. 

Gift from the Alumni Office
The Alumni Office will be there to connect graduates with all the benefits of being a part of the CBU Alumni Association. Show the world you're a CBU graduate with your new CBU alumni license plate frame (while supplies last)!

Know What You Owe
Our Financial Aid staff will be available to assist with remaining student loan debt, consolidation options, and any other questions regarding loans.

Military Cords
Veterans may pick up their red, white and blue military cords.

Career Center
Our Career Center staff wants to see our graduates succeed. Representatives will be available to ensure graduates are made aware of the many services available to them.

CBU Marketing                                                                                                                                                                    Do you have a CBU story to tell? Our Marketing department will be at the event to hear your story! Some may be chosen to be filmed or recorded!

Gift from Spiritual Life
Spiritual Life will provide you with a gift that keeps on giving long after you graduate, a free Bible!