Grad Fair - The University of Texas at El Paso

What an exciting time, Miners! Soon you will be crossing the stage at commencement and officially joining our community as UTEP Alumni. To help you prepare for graduation, Grad Fair is hosted each semester where you can order your regalia, official UTEP medallion and take graduation photos early!

Graduate Student Grad Fair

Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026

5-8 p.m.

Grad Fair

Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, noon-7 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

All events are hosted at the UTEP Bookstore.

What Can You Do at Grad Fair?

Purchase and order your regalia for commencement
Take official graduation pictures early!
Buy your Class of 2026 T-shirt and medallion
Order class rings and graduation announcements
Take advantage of exclusive discounts
Learn important ceremony details for you and your guests

Parking Information:

UTEP Faculty, Staff and Students will need to use their current parking permit and the shuttle if needed to get to the UTEP Bookstore. Cross parking in the Silver Parking Lot (SB2-4) starts at 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. in the Sun Bowl Garage with any valid parking permit. For guests and visitors with no UTEP permit, please utilize the paid visitor parking area in the Sun Bowl Garage.

Online/Remote Students:
We recognize that not all students are taking classes on campus and/or are located in El Paso. Not to worry! Standard regalia will be available for purchase online through the UTEP Bookstore website beginning Monday, October 26. Please note that the special bundle pricing (includes regalia and diploma frame) will not be available online. The last day to order your standard regalia (not the Fine Quality Regalia from Jostens) from the bookstore is Friday, November 13.

UTEP Bookstore Website (Graduation)

For any Masters or Doctoral students looking to order Fine Quality Regalia, those items are available now directly from our partners at Jostens. Make sure to contact Jostens directly as the ordering deadline for these custom items is Saturday, October 3.

Have questions? Contact us at gradfair@utep.edu

The place for all your Graduation Resources

Proceeds from the purchase of the commemorative medallion support student scholarships. For $15, you can help continuing students pursue their education. The medallions will be on sale starting at Grad Fair and through the week of graduation.

NEW at Grad Fair! Score an exclusive Class of 2026 T-shirt and commencement medallion bundle for only $35. It’s a special deal you don’t want to miss!

IMPORTANT NOTE:

There are two types of regalia available for purchase: standard regalia sold by the bookstore and custom fine regalia sold by Jostens.

1. STANDARD REGALIA

Standard regalia (cap, gown, tassel and hood) for bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral graduates can be purchased or ordered from the UTEP Bookstore in person. Items will be available for sale online the week after Grad Fair. The last day to purchase regalia at the bookstore is the Friday prior to commencement weekend. In addition, regalia will be available at Memorial Gym on Commencement Day for any last-minute needs.

2. JOSTENS CUSTOM FINE QUALITY REGALIA

Jostens offers custom fine-quality regalia for all master’s and doctoral students. These items must be custom-ordered and require additional time for production and shipping. The last day to order custom fine quality regalia is Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

Grad Pack Bundles

Exclusive Grad Pack Bundles available ONLY at Grad Fair. Visit the regalia page for additional and pricing information.

To order Custom Fine Quality Regalia please contact:

David Bradford

(505) 228-8646

david.bradfordjr@jostens.com

or Visit Jostens Online

UTEP Bookstore
2201 Sun Bowl Dr.
El Paso, TX 79902

(915) 747-5594

https://www.utep.edu/bookstore
utep@bkstr.com

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