Congratulations Class of 2025
Let us help you make the most of this momentous occasion. The Cornell Store has everything you need to celebrate your accomplishments and announce your graduation to family and friends.
Cap and Gown Pickup at The Cornell Store
All pre-ordered and walk-in orders for a keepsake cap and gown (excluding home-shipped orders) will be available for pickup on the lower level of The Cornell Store (135 Ho Plaza):
- Thursday, Dec. 19; 10am-4pm
- Friday, Dec. 20; 10am-4pm
- Saturday, Dec. 21; 10am-4pm
Bring your student ID to pick up your cap and gown.
Recognition Ceremony for December Graduates
The Recognition Ceremony for all December '24 Graduates will be held on Sunday, December 22. For details, visit the Office of Commencement Events website.
Official Cornell University Class Rings
Cornell University and Balfour have created a collection of timeless Cornell University rings that reflect the rich heritage of the university. There are options for men and women, imprinted with Cornell University marks or the emblems of the professional schools. You can personalize with degree and graduation year, and engrave the band.
View Rings at The Cornell Store!
Visit The Cornell Store’s main campus location to view the complete collection of official Cornell rings. Our staff can help you determine your ring size, discuss personalization options and help you order.
Class Ring Events
Speak with a Balfour representative to help you customize your ring order. A rep will be on-site:- Friday, Dec. 20: 12pm-5pm
- Saturday, Dec. 21: 10pm-5pm
- Sunday, Dec. 22: 10pm-3pm
Shop Class of & Grad Items
Shop Cornell Diploma Frames
The Cornell Store is proud to offer the finest quality frames available, expertly handcrafted in the USA by Church Hill Classics. Each frame features archival-quality matting, backing and mounting materials that meet stringent Library of Congress standards for document preservation. Frames are officially licensed by Cornell University and are manufactured with high quality, solid wood mouldings. We offer a variety of styles, finishes, some of which are available to be embossed with the names of graduate and professional schools.
Frames are made to fit diploma documents that are 14 inches wide by 11 inches tall (diplomas issued 1993-present). The back of the frames are removable so you can easily insert your diploma document.
If you received your diploma prior to 1993, please contact our supplier partner Church Hill Classics to order a custom frame.
Shop Made-to-Order Gifts
Shop made-to-order gifts to help you represent Cornell, your class year, your college/school or club. Fulfillment may take up to 3 weeks. Since these items are made-to-order, they cannot be returned for a refund or exchanged; all sales are final. These products are available for a limited time.
Commencement Flowers
Pre-order by 10am on Dec. 20th to guarantee availability.
Order a rose bouquet for your grad! Orders will be available for pickup at The Cornell Store on December 21st from 10am-5pm and December 22nd for an hour after the Recognition Ceremony. We will also have a booth located inside Barton before the Recognition Ceremony on December 22nd.
Custom Stoles
Spring Deadline: Monday, April 7th, 2025
These custom graduation stoles are made with fine red satin and feature a white edge binding. The Cornell University emblem is embroidered on the lower right side. Your club or organization will be embroidered on the lower left (up to 3 inches wide). The high-quality construction assures that the stole will drape perfectly against your graduation gown. Each stole is made in the USA.
Personalized Graduation Announcements
Cornell University partners with Balfour/CB Graduation to offer you high quality personalized graduation announcements. Our custom announcements are beautifully designed created from the highest quality paper with a time-honored feathered edge. The announcements are engraved with the Cornell University seal. Each announcement is personalized with your name, degree, major and ceremony information.
Save up to 20% with Announcement Packages!
Save up to 20% with announcement packages! Announcement packages include announcements, thank you notes, inner envelope seals, return address labels, an announcement cover and inner/outer envelopes. Items are also available to order individually. See package options and begin to personalize your announcements on our partner website.
Reasons to Send Graduation Announcements
(Credit: Lucier, Kelci Lynn. "Reasons to Send Graduation Announcements." ThoughtCo, Feb. 16, 2021, www.thoughtco.com/reasons-to-send-graduation-announcements-793484.)
- Your family & friends want to know.
- Your parents and other family members want to brag about you.
- Not to be crass, but....many folks might send you some cash.
- It’s a good way to start networking.
- It’s a great keepsake.
- It’s a good way to keep in touch with people.
- It’s a great way to celebrate your achievement!
- It’s a great way to thank those who helped you get to where you are today.