Visit GradFest '25 for everything you need to know about graduating from the U of M — all in one place.

GradFest is the only time graduates can get discounts on their regalia and other graduation items like diploma frames, college jewelry, announcements, gifts, and more!

GradFest delivers "no hassle for a tassel" services and information so graduates can:

• Pick up and save on their cap and gowns
• Join the University of Minnesota Alumni Association
• Select a diploma frame
• Prepare for commencement and life after graduation
• Select a U of M class ring
• Visit exhibits, save time, win prizes, and have fun!

Where Is It?

GradFest will be held at the U of M Bookstore inside Coffman Memorial Union. Attendance is free! No registration is required.

Who Will Be There?

Besides grabbing your graduation regalia at a discounted price, you'll get to meet with these vendors and take advantage of exclusive GradFest deals:

• Jostens College Jewelry - Save up to $150 on University of Minnesota official class rings during; take advantage of free shipping on Personalized Graduation Announcement products and Uploma; plus, register to win a FREE University of Minnesota class ring!
• Blue 84 - This local MN apparel vendor will offer exclusive deals for event attendees.
• Gopher Athletics - Get Alumni Gopher sports tickets and packages from Gopher Athletics.
• U of M Alumni Association - Become a member of the Alumni Association during the event and get 50% off your membership fee. That's $25 in savings!
• One Stop Financial Wellness - Visit with One Stop for information and resources on making sound personal financial choices after graduation, student loan repayment, and other post-graduation resources.
• Enjoy free samples from T-Rex Cookies! Cookies will also be available for purchase on the event days. 

Event Exclusive Sales

• 20% off on caps, gowns, stoles, and diploma frames
• 20% off on select gifts
• 20% off on select Blue 84 apparel
• Take an additional $25 off of educational pricing on iPad Air and iPad Pro
• Up to $150 off of official University of Minnesota class rings with Jostens

You won't want to miss all the fun and savings! We hope to see you there, Gopher Grads!