GradFest 2026 Grad Fest is your one-stop-shop for everything you need to prepare to celebrate your big day! Come meet all our commencement vendors at this year's big event. October 29 2-6 p.m. Location Barnes & Noble at Georgia Tech®

Your Countdown to Graduation Starts Here.

You've put in the work. Now get ready to celebrate.

Grad Fest brings everything you need for graduation together in one place — plus plenty of reasons to stick around and celebrate with your fellow Yellow Jackets. Stop by to check some of the big things off your graduation to-do list, score special deals and giveaways, and get excited for the big day.

Get Graduation Ready

While you're here, you can:

  • Get your cap and gown. Meet with Oak Hall representatives to get personally sized for your regalia and purchase it at a special Grad Fest price. Exclusions may apply.

  • Take your grad photos. Put on the regalia and get a professional portrait taken by GradImages. Sign up for a slot. 

  • Find the perfect diploma frame and take advantage of special event pricing.

  • Order your Georgia Tech class ring from Jostens.

  • Get ready for Commencement and find answers to your questions about the big day.

  • Start thinking about what’s next with representatives from the Georgia Tech Alumni Association, Career Services, and Graduate Admissions.

Come for the graduation prep. Stay for the fun.

This isn’t just another item on your graduation checklist. Take a break, bring your friends, and celebrate how close you are to crossing that stage.

Meet Buzz, grab snacks and drinks, enjoy music, pick up special offers from the bookstore and Tech Square businesses, and enter to win prizes — including a diploma frame and Barnes & Noble gift basket.

You’re almost there, Jackets. Come celebrate what’s ahead.

Can’t make it?

No worries. Regalia is also available for purchase from Barnes & Noble at Georgia Tech in-store and online.

For questions about Commencement, ceremony details, and other graduation information, visit the Georgia Tech Commencement Website.

Fall 2026 Grad Fest

Thursday, Oct. 29
2–6 p.m.
Barnes & Noble at Georgia Tech
Thank you to our partners:
  • Barnes & Noble
  • Coca-Cola Company
  • Grad Images
  • Jostens
  • Oak Hall
  • Starbucks
  • Tech Dining
  • Georgia Tech Alumni Association
  • Georgia Tech Career Services
  • Georgia Tech Graduate Admissions
  • Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center
  • Georgia Tech Institute Communications
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