Congratulations to the Class of 2026!
2026 Commencement Regalia Order Form
All Commencement participants should purchase regalia early in order to obtain the proper sizes and colors. For 2026, all regalia will be purchased online and available for pick up on Wednesday, May 6th.
- 2026 Regalia Ordering Deadlines
- Custom Doctoral Regalia Purchase – March 5, 2026
- All Standard Regalia Orders and Doctoral Regalia Rental – March 16, 2026
- Gown – All graduates wear black gowns that vary in style between the level of completed degrees.
Associates degree students can purchase a Bachelor’s level gown. Associates degree students only wear the gown, cap, and stole.
Postgraduate degree students can purchase the Master’s level gown. - Cap – Graduates wear a mortarboard and tassel. Doctoral graduates wear a velvet tam.
- Tassel – Attaches to the cap. Commonly worn on the right before the student receives their degree and moved to the left after it’s presented.
- Hood – A scarf that drapes over the shoulders and down the back. Has a strip of color unique to the student’s program. Graduates receiving an Associate’s degree do not wear a hood with their regalia.
- Stole – Resembles a man’s oversized necktie with two wide ends and is worn draped around the neck to hang down the front. Liberty stoles are embroidered with the Liberty seal and are red.
- Honors Cords – Cords are awarded to Undergraduate students by the Registrar's Office. Students do not need to purchase this piece of regalia.
Societal Cords – For information on any cords worn in the representation of society, contact the society or departmental office.
Regalia Costs
Individual Costs:
- B.A. Gown = $40
- B.A. Hood = $32
- M.S./M.A. Gown = $40
- M.S./M.A. Hood = $32
- Stole = $30
- Tassel = $15
- Cap = $20
Packages: (Includes cap, gown, tassel, and hood.)
- A.A. package = $55
- B.A. package = $78
- M.S./M.A. package = $87
- Ed.D Stock Package = $140 (includes gown, hood, 6 corner tam, gold tassel)
- Ed.D. Custom Regalia = Please email [email protected] BEFORE March 5 for order details
Cap & Gown Distribution - Grad Salute
Wednesday, May 6th - Westside Campus Center from 2 to 7 p.m.
- If you are unable to pick up your regalia on this date, please contact Alumni (203) 837-9090 or email [email protected].
