Congratulations December Graduates!
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.
Order Your Cap and Gown – Get Free Home Shipping through Oct. 31!*
December 2026 Graduates: Order your cap and gown for the December Recognition Ceremony through Oct. 31 and receive free shipping to your preferred address (within the United States). Your cap and gown are yours to keep—there is no need to return them after the ceremony. Please keep your complete outfit.
For more information about the December Recognition Ceremony, including detailed cap and gown information by degree, visit the Office of Commencement Events website.
Faculty: Please return borrowed regalia to The Cornell Store (2nd floor, Big Red Express/Order Pickup area). The return location is on the right, just before the stairs leading to the exit to Day Hall.
*Free home shipment within the U.S. is available on orders placed on the Herff Jones website through October 31, 2026. Orders placed after this date will incur a shipping fee of $15.90. The deadline to order your Cap and Gown online is November 16, 2026.
Order Flowers for December 2026 Graduates
Rose bouquets are available for pre-order. Flowers can be purchased onsite (while supplies last) and orders may be picked up at the booths located conveniently at: The Cornell Store Sat., Dec. 19 from 10am-5pm and Sun., Dec. 20 from 10am-1pm or inside Barton Hall on Sun., Dec. 20 from 8:30am-1pm. To guarantee availability, pre-order by 10am on Fri., Dec. 18.
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.
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:- Fri., Oct. 16: 10am-5pm
- Sat., Oct. 17: 10am-5pm
- Sun., Oct. 18: 10am-2pm
- Tues., Nov. 10: 11am-5pm
- Wed., Nov. 11: 11am-5pm
- Thurs., Nov. 12: 11am-5pm
- Fri., Dec. 18: 10am-5pm
- Sat., Dec. 19: 10am-5pm
- Sun., Dec. 20: 10am-2pm
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.
