Getting ready to graduate

Prospective May graduates streamed through the Qatar Ballroom in the Lavin-Bernick Center on Tuesday and Wednesday (March 6 and 7) for Grad Fest, where they ordered academic regalia, announcements, cap and gown, ring, pictures, diploma frames and other items.

University Services sponsored the annual event, also offering details on happenings around the May 19 Tulane Commencement ceremony, as well as hotel and travel information for families and guests. Students who missed Grad Fest can check the online site for more information.




Kanika Gould with the Tulane Bookstore reaches for regalia as students pick up their ceremonial attire.




Students receiving master's and doctorate degrees have to bone up on the proper way to wear the academic hood. Luckily the hoods come with wearing instructions.




Senior Jimmy Tiblier, who will be receiving his bachelor's degree in anthropology, gets a mortar board fitting before his photo session, assisted by Jane Geisler of Classic Photography.




A prospective grad tries on styles of senior rings at Grad Fest.



Renardo Holloway wears a proud smile along with his cap and gown.