Commencement is upon us, and it is time for our Hats Off Grad Cap Contest. 🧑‍🎓 🎓 👩‍🎨 🎨 To participate, please direct message (DM) the UCSanDiego Instagram account with a photo of your 2025 decorated grad cap! Submissions will be accepted until June 23, 2025, at 11:59 pm PST. The first-place winner will receive a $75 UC San Diego Bookstore gift card, and the second-place winner will receive a $50 UC San Diego Bookstore gift card. Please ensure that all entries are original and created by the contestant. This competition is open to all currently registered UC San Diego undergraduate and graduate students who will be graduating during the spring commencement celebrations of 2025. Please find the detailed rules and regulations in the comments section below. Swipe to see some of our favorite caps over the years! #UCSD #UCSanDiego #UCSDGrad #UCSD2025