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Commencement

Cap & Gown

Full Academic Regaila

All ceremony participants are required to wear full academic regalia consisting of a traditional black gown and mortarboard (cap) with tassel.

Optional items include: Sashes, Cords, and Leis

Regalia can be purchased at the University Bookstore, in-store and online.
Purchase Your Regalia

Return Policy on Regalia

In the event that you need to return your regalia, the University Bookstore will accept returns on unworn/undecorated regalia.

Visit the University Bookstore website  for more information.

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Personal Modifications

Students not following the following guidelines will be pulled from the graduation line up.

Please limit personal modifications to mortarboards only.  Gowns are to remain formal with no embellishments/decoration. Mortarboards can have expressions of well-wishes and gratitude or affiliation with campus sanctioned organizations. Unacceptable decorations, offensive language or inappropriate images on the mortarboards will not be allowed.

We kindly ask that personal modifications to the mortarboards (caps) be limited to those expressing well-wishing and gratitude or affiliation with sanctioned organizations. Decorations must remain flat and cannot obstruct the view of the person sitting behind you.

What to Wear Under Your Gown

  • Attire Under the Gown
    • Wear appropriate clothing considering the outdoor setting exposed to sun and wind
    • Choose clothing that is comfortable and suitable for potentially walking on gravel, grass, and uneven ground
  • Footwear
    • Exercise caution in selecting footwear; avoid high heels due to the high stage and uneven terrain
    • Opt for shoes that are comfortable and stable for walking and standing
  • Item Storage and Valuables
    • There will be no storage available once the processional starts
    • Make arrangements for someone to watch your valuables during the ceremony or store them securely in your car
  • Necessary Items to Bring
    • Bring your cap, tassel, and gown to the line-up area
    • Remember to bring any pins or clips needed to secure your cap, especially if there may be strong breezes during the ceremony

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