<p>My son is an upcoming senior. What kind of expenses can we expect to come across? Are senior pictures taken? I already have a motel room booked for graduation weekend. Are caps and gowns rented? Can anybody else think of any other possible expenses? Thanks.</p>
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<p>There will be a week where he can sign up to have pictures taken. I <em>REALLY</em> recommend doing this and regret skipping mine. The picture goes into a yearbook that you get for free if you attend graduation. You can also buy any of the photos they take (I think they send you proofs). </p>
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<p>They are purchased and <em>required</em> for the large Commencement on Sunday afternoon at the Pete (which I also highly recommend attending). IIRC they cost between $60-80. I can’t remember exactly how much. If your S is graduating with any honors (i.e. above a 3.25 QPA) he will also get honor cords with his robes at no extra charge. </p>
<p>Other expenses: None that I can think of. I joined the Alumni Association when I got my robe. It was $20 for a year and I got 10 or 20% off of diploma frames for signing up. I bought a frame that day at the graduation central area and saved $40 on the frame so it was well worth it. </p>
<p>About 1-2 weeks before graduation Pitt will have a “Graduation Central” set up in Alumni Hall for 2-3 days. You MUST go in to buy your robes if you want to walk at the Pete for commencement. It’s a lot of fun, you buy your robes, can grab a yearbook (with aforementioned photo in it), get a bunch of free stuff, can buy a frame for your diploma, etc.</p>
<p>The senior picture photographer does send a set of proofs. I thought their prices were a bit high but I bought a few pictures. I cannot think of any other expenses.</p>