Cardinal Zipper Pulls

The University of Louisville Cardinal zipper pull may be purchased exclusively at the Red Barn during late apparel pickup on December 12, from 12:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m., and December 13, from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Cost is $10 each, and payment by credit/debit card only.

Souvenir Tassels

The University of Louisville souvenir tassel is black and red with a special charm displaying the Minerva Seal and may be purchased online when ordering your cap and gown. Souvenir tassels are $10. 

Cardinal Stole 

The University of Louisville now offers a custom keepsake stole. The stole is optional and may be worn with your cap and gown. Keepsake stoles are $25 and can be purchased online when ordering your cap & gown. 

Announcements & Diploma Frames

University of Louisville announcements and diploma frames may be ordered online from Jostens. The Jostens web site will give payment options and procedures, and the company will mail announcements and frames directly to the graduate. CONNECT TO THE JOSTENS UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE ONLINE STORE or attend the Countdown to Commencement ordering event Thursday, October 10th at the first floor Marketplace in the Student Activities Center. 

Affiliation Accessories

Jostens now offers a wide variety of affiliation stoles, cords and tassels. Choices include military, Kente, first generation, religious, Serape, fraternity and sorority, nations of the world, LGTBQ+ and more. VIEW ALL ITEMS AVAILABLE ON THE JOSTENS UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE SHOP PAGE, or attend the Countdown to Commencement ordering event on Thursday, October 10th at the first floor Marketplace in the Student Activities Center. 

Class Rings

You may purchase a class ring or jewelry from the Jostens web site. Celebrate your achievement with University of Louisville branded rings or jewelry. VIEW ALL JEWELRY OPTIONS ON THE JOSTENS PAGE, or attend the Countdown to Commencement ordering event Thursday, October 10th at the first floor Marketplace in the Student Activities Center. 

Honor Cords

Eligibility for honor cords is determined by your academic unit. If you have questions regarding eligibility for honors, please contact your advisor. HONOR CORDS MAY BE PURCHASED ONLINE VIA THE JOSTENS CAP & GOWN ORDERING PAGE.  We strongly recommend purchasing your cord at the same time as your cap & gown in order to combine shipping. If you later fidn that you need a different cord color, you may exchange your cord at late apparel distribution on December 12-13 in the Red Barn.

Questions related to your eligibility for honor cords should be directed to your academic unit.

Commencement ceremony information will be posted and updated periodically on this web site.