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Merchandise & Flowers

Commemorative Merchandise

Looking for class rings, graduation announcements, or timeless commemorative items? Jostens is ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ’s official source for uniquely personal college jewelry that celebrates milestones and connects graduates to campus for life. A Jostens representative will be available at ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ’s Grad Fair, April 7-8, 2026.

Campus Book Store

Barnes & Noble at ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ, located at 130 N. Williamson Ave., is your one-stop shop for all commencement essentials. The store offers a wide selection of commencement and alumni memorabilia, diploma frames and more to celebrate your achievement. .

  • Thursday, May 21: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Friday, May 22: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, May 23: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Phi Psi Cli, the ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ yearbook

See the for more information about yearbook photos, ad pages and purchasing a yearbook.

GradImages

GradImages is the official photographer of candidates at ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ commencements. Pre-register for ceremony photographs (including the diploma photo with President Book) at .ÌýRegister before May 18 for special discounts.

Flowers and Gifts

Enhance Commencement day with floral arrangements, orchid leis, graduation teddy bears, kukui nut leis, and ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ-specific items like spirit necklaces and bears. The Commencement Group will be onsite before each Commencement ceremony begins, or you can before Monday, May 18.

On Friday, May 22, pre-orders are only available for guests with guest tickets to Schar Center.

  • Graduate: May 20, 2026, 7 p.m., Alumni Gym, Koury Athletic Center
  • Undergraduate: May 22, 2026, 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. ceremonies, Schar Center

Anyone who is watching the livestream at Global Commons or elsewhere should plan to purchase flowers from local stores. The following grocers are aware of ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ’s Commencement and the in-store florists are ready to serve:

  • Food Lion, 3535 S. Church Street, Burlington, NC, (336)584-3522
  • Harris Teeter, 2727 S. Church Street, Burlington, NC, (336) 585-1444
  • Lowe’s Foods, 1191 University Drive, Burlington, NC, (336) 584-8091
  • Publix, 2750 S. Church St., Burlington, NC, (336) 586-1873