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Commencement Grad Fair

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Kick off the commencement season early with the new Commencement Grad Fair! Graduating students are invited to attend a special event featuring regalia, alumni gear, vendors, and raffles. Various DePaul offices will be on hand to discuss alumni benefits, career assistance, and graduate programs.

Commencement Grad Fair 2026

Monday, March 2
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Lincoln Park Student Center, Room 120AB
2250 N. Sheffield Avenue

No RSVP is required to attend. Students who purchased their regalia by January 25 and chose the "Pick up at L.P. Grad Fair in February" option will be able to receive their cap and gown at the Commencement Grad Fair. There will be a limited number of gowns for purchase on-site. 

Please note:
If you selected "Pickup in June", your regalia will NOT be available for pickup at the Commencement Grad Fair in February. Students will also still need to attend Commencement Pickup at the end of May/early June to pick up guest tickets and reader card. Guest tickets and reader cards will NOT be available at the Grad Fair. 


In attendance will be:

  • Herff Jones for early regalia pickup
  • Barnes & Noble for alumni gear and graduation gifts
  • GradImages for graduation photography
  • Alumni Relations for the Legacy Cord and alumni benefits
  • Career Center for resume and career assistance
  • Graduate Admission for LAS, CSH, SCPS, COE, KGSB, CMN, and CDM
  • Raffles and much more!

For more information, please contact the Office of University Events at commencement@depaul.edu.