The Office of Alumni Engagement sponsors this annual contest that showcases the school spirit, creativity, and imagination of our graduates.
Each category winner will receive a $50 Alumni Prize Pack (subject to availability) that includes UB- or UB Alumni-branded apparel, hat, mug, license plate holder, decal, PopSocket and/or various other swag. Each category runner-up will receive a $25 Alumni Prize Pack.
If you're receiving a degree from UB in 2023, you're eligible to participate and win. See the full contest rules and additional details below.
All eligible entries will be voted on by the Office of Alumni Engagement and volunteers from the Future Alumni Network and the Recent Alumni Leaders.
This contest is open to all registered University at Buffalo undergraduate, graduate, post-doc or professional school students who are age 18 or older and who are graduating during the spring 2023 commencement ceremonies. Participants may submit one handcrafted grad cap design no larger than 12-by-12 inches. Images designed entirely on a computer will not be eligible. Cap designs and photos containing any content that does not adhere to community guidelines, including nudity or references to drugs or alcohol, will not be considered. All entries submitted become the property of University at Buffalo. By participating in this contest, you grant UB permission to use your entire submitted photo and content for design, marketing, advertising and communications purposes. Information provided will not be retained, sold or used in any way other than that which is specifically set forth in these rules.
University at Buffalo may cancel this contest in the event of technical problems or electronic attacks affecting the administration of the contest. Any contest entrant found to intentionally interfere with the operation of the contest, or whose designs are found to be not original, will be disqualified. By your participation in this contest, you agree to release UB from any liability related to the contest or your participation in the contest. UB is not responsible for lost, damaged, delayed or misdirected prizes. Prize(s) may not be redeemed for cash. Prizes may be delivered at a later date.
Showcase your talent and UB pride in one of the following categories:
The Office of Alumni Engagement congratulates all winners of the 2023 Trick Our Your Tassel Contest! Over 80 entries were considered, and Recent Alumni Leaders along with Future Alumni Network volunteers enjoyed seeing all the creativity, imagination, and heart put into each design and description. Congratulations on all your accomplishments and welcome to the UB Alumni Network!
Our Trick Out Your Tassel Competition has now closed. We're excited to announce the winners on May 19!