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Caps Off to Commencement

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Everything you need to prepare for graduation — and what's next — in one place!

Caps Off to Commencement

  • November 18, 2026
  • 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
  • The Bluffs, Student Union

Save-the-date for Caps Off to Commencement. Stop by anytime between 11 a.m.–1 p.m. to have some fun and prepare for your graduation transition by meeting with offices and services that will help you soar!

Snacks will be provided!

Why attend Caps Off to Commencement?

Make your transition from student to graduate simple, stress-free, and memorable—all in one place.

At Caps Off to Commencement, you can:

  • Pick up graduation essentials and get ceremony questions answered.
    Connect with campus offices and resources before commencement.
  • Explore career services, graduate school opportunities, and financial planning.
  • Purchase graduation keepsakes, including diploma frames and announcements.
  • Thank the faculty and mentors who made a difference.
    Celebrate your achievement with a professional graduation portrait.

 

A lively university event with students engaging at tables, featuring a smiling woman in the foreground. Various promotional materials and personal items are visible on the table.
Two students take a selfie with a large eagle mascot in an indoor setting, smiling and posing together.
A young woman in a pink tank top and black shorts smiles while holding a yellow cord from her backpack in a university lounge, with two men engaged in conversation behind her.

Before you cross the stage, make Caps Off to Commencement your final stop on the road to graduation.

  • Associate and bachelor's degree candidates - If you order your commencement regalia by November 16, you can pick it up at Caps Off to Commencement!
  • Honor cords will be purchased separately at the Caps Off to Commencement event; University Bookstore staff will be available to assist in verifying eligibility.
  • UWL Alumni & Friends Foundation (UWLAFF) will have scholarship recipient pins available for those who have received a UWLAFF scholarship, along with an opportunity for students to make their first philanthropic gift to UWL and receive a special tassel to wear at commencement. Soon-to-be graduates can also write a thank-you note to a favorite professor, mentor, or advisor who made an impact during their time at UWL
  • Purchase your diploma frame, graduation announcements, and college ring with Herff Jones*.
  • Records & Registration* will mail your diploma to you. This is a convenient time to meet with them to update your mailing address and learn how to order transcripts.
  • Career Services* will be there to answer questions, help you find a job, and stay connected to UWL.
  • It Make$ Cents!* can help you make the right decisions when it comes to managing your money as a young professional. They can assist you on how to tackle your debt, while saving and investing in your future. 
  • Ready to take the next step in your academic journey? Connect with Graduate & Extended Learning’s program specialist to explore UWL’s graduate programs and discover the path that’s right for you.
  • Get your commencement ceremony questions answered by Graduate & Extended Learning.
  • Community Engagement* will provide you with tips and tricks on how to get involved and give back in any community you find yourself in after graduation.
  • Prepare for your financial future with UW Credit Union*.
  • Stop by the Cleary Alumni & Friends Center during Caps Off to Commencement to have your professional graduation portrait taken by The Grad TEam. There’s no cost to be photographed, and no appointment is needed! You’ll receive a proof gallery after the event with the option to order prints and digital images. It’s a great opportunity to have your photo taken early, before the busy ceremony day, and to share your achievement with family and friends.

*Tentative booths with merch or giveaways.

 

 

Upcoming Commencement Ceremony Dates:

  • Sunday, May 16, 2027
  • Sunday, December 19, 2027
  • Sunday, May 14, 2028
  • Sunday, December 17, 2028
  • Sunday, May 13, 2029
  • Sunday, December 16, 2029