Grad Fest October 18th-October 22

Grad Fest is a one-stop shop for graduating bachelor’s, master’s and Ph.D. students to complete their commencement requirements. All fall graduates are encouraged to participate in-person and online.

Join us on the Grad Fest website to complete all your Commencement needs:

  • Purchase your regalia online at a discounted rate for pick-up at the Georgia Tech Bookstore.
  • RSVP for Commencement.
  • Learn more about Balfour and the ring ordering process.
  • Take professional cap and gown photos.
  • Attend sessions hosted by the Career Center and the Alumni Association.
  • Discounted Starbucks beverages when picking up regalia at the Georgia Tech Bookstore.
  • Enter a raffle for a Georgia Tech Bookstore Alumni gift basket by ordering your regalia online.

Monday, Oct. 18

Tuesday, Oct. 19

  • 9 a.m. – 2p.m.- Schedule your graduate portrait here. All portraits will be taken in the Poole Room in the Wardlaw Center.
  • 11 a.m.– Identities in the Workforce; Student Success Center- President Suite C and D. The Career Center hosts a panel of professionals who will discuss how they navigate various workforce situations that have challenged their identities.
  • 4 p.m.- Graduate Students- Exploring Various Career Paths, Webinar. Learn about the assessments, service, and campus programs that can help you explore multiple career paths from the Career Center.
  • 6:30 p.m.- You’re an Alum, Now What?, Alumni Association Ballroom. Learn about retirement funds, 401 K’s, and budgeting made simple from Danish Dharani and Auston Kennedy at BlackRock. Register here.

Wednesday, Oct. 20

  • Grad Fest Day
    11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
    Barnes and Noble at Georgia TechGet ready for Georgia Tech Commencement on Grad Fest Day! Purchase your regalia at a discounted price, RSVP for commencement, order your class ring from Balfour, get your graduate portrait taken, and enjoy other giveaways.
  • Noon- Career Exploration Group Workshop Series; Student Success Center- President Suite D. This Career Center series will focus on topics that will increase self-awareness and enhance the ability to explore career options.

Thursday, Oct. 21

  • 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.- Schedule your graduate portrait here. All portraits will be taken in the Poole Room in the Wardlaw Center.
  • 11 a.m.- Evaluating a Job Offer and Negotiating a Salary. Webinar. This workshop hosted by the Career Center will discuss how to negotiate a higher salary and what to consider when evaluating a job offer.
  • 3 p.m.- Interview Prep: How to Identify and Highlight Your Skills; Student Success Center- Press Room A. Join the Carer Center to learn how to identify and highlight your relevant experience, skills, and capabilities throughout the interview process.

Regalia Information

  • All regalia is available to order on the Tech Stuff website.
  • Note there will be different seals on regalia as we transition to the new Georgia Tech brand identity.
  • All orders should be in by Monday, Nov. 1. Orders booked after Nov. 1 incur a late fee:
    Bachelor’s regalia- $79.98
    Late fee- $20

    Master’s regalia- $114.98
    Late fee- $35

    Ph.D. Rental- $185.98
    Late fee- $125

  • The Ph.D. custom order has to be placed by Friday, Oct. 15. This is for customized, specially-fitted Ph.D. gown orders and not rentals.
  • Ph.D. hoods are a gift from the Institute and therefore do not need to be purchased.
  • Students are responsible for providing their own regalia for graduation photos.
  • More information regarding regalia can be found on the Commencement Regalia website.

RSVP for Commencement

  • The RSVP period for Fall 2021 Commencement is October 18 to November 12.
  • An RSVP is required to attend the ceremony.
  • No tickets are required for guests. There is no guest limit.