Grad Prep 2026
April 8 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Graduates, join us for our annual Grad Prep event to pick up your regalia and get ready for commencement! Student regalia—including cap, gown, tassel, and cords—are provided to you at no cost.
Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: Plaster Manufacturing Center (PMC) Lobby & Gentry Room, Springfield Campus
- Here’s what you can expect at Grad Prep:
- Pick up your cap and gown
- Ask questions about commencement
- Receive your alumni gift
- Visit with Career Services
- Enjoy celebratory food
- Receive a free professional head shot with Empire Photography if you take a cap and gown photo. Gowns will be provided. Come photo ready!



