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Pio4Life Cap Decorating Contest

You did it, Pios! Show your Pioneer pride and excitement for completing your journey at Carroll University by decorating your cap for the Pio4Life Cap Decorating Contest.

Guidelines

Be as creative as you'd like, just be sure to follow these guidelines!

  • Show your Pioneer pride, group affinity (academic program, Greek organization, club, sport, etc.), inspiration for the future or whatever moves you!​
  • Any caps with inappropriate messaging will be disqualified.

Entry and Voting Details

  • Decorate your cap and send your photo to social@carrollu.edu by Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Please include your full name in the email when submitting.
  • See details for cap and gown pickup.
  • Entries will be uploaded to Carroll University's Facebook page on the morning of May 9, 2025.
  • The grand prize winner will be determined based on the entry with the highest number of likes by 2 p.m. on May 10, 2025, Commencement Day.
  • Prizes will also be awarded to the second and third-place entries.
  • Winners will be announced on the Carroll University Facebook page and contacted via the email with which they submitted their entry.
  • Winners must accept within five business days from the time they are contacted, or alternate winners will be chosen.
  • All entries become the property of Carroll University upon submission and can be used in other means of marketing and communication.
  • Prizes will be announced soon!
Questions on the Pio4Life Cap Decorating Contest? Email social@carrollu.edu.
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