• UCF Grad Cap Contest

Graduation is almost upon us so it’s time to put your best cap forward!

 

We’re excited to celebrate the UCF Class of 2022 with a virtual cap contest! Share your personality through your grad cap for the opportunity to win fun prizes. 

 

Didn’t order a cap and gown? Don’t count yourself out! You can use our grad cap template to enter the contest. These entries can be designed virtually or printed and decorated.

 

Step 1: Decorate your cap.

UCF Teach Love Inspire graduation cap

Show off who you are through your cap!

 

Whether you want to showcase your major, your job, or your artistic skills your cap should be a reflection of you.

 

Step 2: Follow UCF Alumni and UCF Young Alumni.

UCF Pegasus inspired graduation cap

Choose any platform to follow!

 

Step 3: Post your photo on social media.

UCF Dog inspired graduation cap

Use the hashtag #UCFGRADCAP and share!

 

Photos can be submitted to Instagram, Twitter, or in a message to the UCF Alumni Facebook page.

 

Step 4: Wait to win!

UCF Knightro inspired graduation cap

You'll be entered in a random draw to see who wins!

Grad Cap Contest Official Rules


Prizes

Three (3) Graduation prize packs with UCF swag!

Terms and Conditions

 

  • All participants must follow us @ucfalumni on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram prior to entering.
  • Participants can use any platform to enter, but only ONE (1) submission will be considered.
  • Profiles must be public for entries entered through Instagram or Twitter in order to be a valid entry.
  • You MUST use the hashtag #UCFGradCap in your caption to be considered a valid entry.
  • All grad cap submissions must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on December 19, 2022 in order to be considered.
  • Facebook profiles do NOT have to be public in order for you to submit your entry. You can submit your photo of your cap via Facebook message.
  • NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO ENTER OR WIN, LIMIT ONE ENTRY PER PERSON, PER SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNT.
  • Independent businesses that provide cap decorating or photography are not permitted to enter the contest.
  • Entries with multiple people in the photo count as ONE (1) entry on behalf of the posting account.
  • Participants must be graduating in Fall 2022 in order to enter the contest.
  • UCF Alumni is offering ONE (1) prize to each of the THREE (3) winners
  • Limit ONE (1) prize per winner.
  • At the submission deadline, all valid photo submissions will be collected and posted on UCF Alumni social media accounts for voting. You will be entered in a random draw to see who wins.
  • Winners will be notified on December 22, 2022. UCF Alumni will notify winners via direct message (DM) and social media posts. Once notified, winners will have 24 hours to message UCF Alumni to claim your prize.
  • You must be a legal resident of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia and the older of 18 years of age or the legal age of majority in your state of residence.
  • UCF employees and their immediate family members are not eligible to participate.
  • By submitting your entry into the contest, you are granting UCF Alumni the right to use your submission photos for marketing purposes.
  • We reserve the right to modify or cancel this promotion at any time.
  • This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.

 

FAQS

What if I didn't order a cap and gown?

Don’t count yourself out! You can use our grad cap template to enter the contest. These entries can be designed virtually or printed and decorated.

Does my profile need to be public in order to enter?

If you are submitting through Instagram or Twitter, your profile must be set to public for us to see your submission. If you prefer not to have your profile public, you can choose to submit your cap through Facebook Message, but you will still have to show you followed @ucfalumni on social media.

When can I submit my cap?

You can submit your cap design as early as today! Just be sure to submit your entry by 11:59 p.m. EST on December 19, 2022.

Can I submit more than one cap design?

No. We will only count one submission per person.

Can I submit my cap on more than one platform?

No. Please pick only one platform to submit your grad cap design. Posting on multiple platforms will not count as additional entries.

How will we know about contest updates, deadlines, or winners?

We will be posting updates and deadlines throughout all social media platforms! Winners will be notified through DM as well as through social media posts.

When can I pick up my prize?

Prizes will be available for pickup at the FAIRWINDS Alumni Center starting on January 4.

When is the deadline?

The deadline to submit your cap is 11:59 p.m. EST on December 19, 2022.