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Get ready for commencement with a unique mortarboard

May 5, 2017 by Mary Chiles

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Hey BearGrads, you’re finishing up finals and turning in papers. You’re ready to try on your cap and gown and walk with your classmates. You’ve sent out graduation announcements to family and friends, but how will they pick you out in the crowd on commencement day?

Never fear: your mortarboard — the square, flat part of your graduation cap — is the perfect canvas for creativity. Here are some of our favorites to inspire you.

mighty morphine power rangers mortarboard decoration
lettuce celebrate mortarboard decoration
bearhead mortarboard decoration
lord of the rings themed mortarboard decoration
mortar board decorated for graduation
mortar board decorated for graduation
mortar board decorated for graduation
mortar board decorated for graduation

Art supplies you might need

  • Scissors
  • Markers/Pens
  • Construction paper
  • Tape/Glue
  • Glitter
  • Ribbons
  • Sequins
  • Ruler/tape measure
  • Bear stencils

Need more inspiration?

You can find plenty of ideas on sites like Pinterest, but remember that the best designs showcase your individuality. You might even make the Missouri State Twitter feed. Be sure to add #BearGrads to your social media post.

Not sure anyone can top @dio_neo's mortarboard. #NoRagrets #BearGrads pic.twitter.com/hIZHpq6YrT

— Missouri State (@MissouriState) December 16, 2016

This cap tho. #BearGrads pic.twitter.com/0Nanp657jH

— Missouri State (@MissouriState) December 16, 2016

You sure did. #BearGrads pic.twitter.com/RQxGApp8BD

— Missouri State (@MissouriState) December 16, 2016

ICYMI: View commencement through the eyes of our new MarooNation members! #BearGrads https://t.co/M6PMWJBb8H pic.twitter.com/tAsTKJdkGe

— MarooNation (@maroonation) May 16, 2016

Filed Under: Events, Headlines Tagged With: BearGrads, cap, Commencement, Graduation, mortarboard

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