Frequently Asked Questions
Photo Requirements for Personalized Slides:
- Individual headshot of graduate (selfies are acceptable)
- High resolution digital photo (jpg) in portrait mode (vertical). Max. 7 MB.
- Do not crop the original photo as cropping affects the resolution
- No writing or imposing text on the image
- You must not use watermarked images
Tips for taking a good headshot photo:
- Use natural lighting
- Keep the background simple
- Dress how you would for a job interview (or dress in cap and gown)
- Opt for basic hair and makeup
Graduate Slides:
- Will appear on the screen as a slideshow at the ceremony
- Will include your name, degree, honors (if eligible), hometown and photo.
How to Record Audio:
- Utilizing a smartphone, open the audio recording app (if the device does not have a comparable app, please download a similar app via the App Store or Google Play)
- Ensure the audio recording format is set to one of the following (you can review this in the settings menu within the app): .mov, .mp3, .m4a
- Locate and press the ‘record’ button within the app (often represented by a ‘red circle’ icon)
- When the app actively begins recording, say your name (please ensure you pronounce your name clearly and at a readable pace)
- When you finish pronouncing your name, hit the ‘Stop’ button (often represented by a ‘square’ icon).
- If you are happy with the recording, save the file. If you wish to redo the recording, complete above steps
How to Upload Audio file:
- Go to gaca.gradpak.com
- Enter your Student ID and Email Address
- Once in ‘Step 1: Create Your Graduate Slide’, locate and select the ‘Audio File’ upload button located beneath "Pronunciation".
- You will be prompted to locate the audio file you wish to upload. Locate and select the file by navigating to the directory location in which you saved the file
- Select ‘Apply’ to finalize upload
- Once all the steps have been been completed, select ‘Submit’
For more information on the 2023 ceremony, please visit our website here!