2025 Cap Decorating Contest
Decorating graduation caps, aka mortar boards, is a proud Wildcat tradition!
We want to see your creativity shine, Class of 2025.
Enter a photo of your decorated mortar board by Monday, May 5. The Commencement team will vote on the best caps by the design, construction, creativity and school spirit. Prizes will be awarded to the top three designs as determined by the judges.
Three winners will be chosen. Each to receive one of these great prizes!
- VIP stadium seating for your guests
- A tour of the Commencement set up the day before the event
- Help Wilbur and Wilma start the fireworks for the ceremony finale
Contest Rules:
Be creative! All designs must be original and created by you, the student. Decorate your cap as an expression of YOU – your passions, what got you through college, your major, your college, etc.
Participants are responsible for providing their own decorating materials.
All decorated caps must comply with the student code of conduct and the rules of the University of Arizona. Remember, this is a family-friendly event!
When using the University of Arizona logo, please refer to brand.arizona.edu for guidelines.
Designs should not be higher than 3 inches off the top or wider than the cap as it will obstruct the view of other graduates at Commencement.
Contact us at commencement@arizona.edu with any questions.
