How to Order
For the June ceremonies, the regalia ordering portal will open on February 26, 2026. Bachelor’s and Master’s candidates will have 3 options to receive their regalia:
- Pick up at Grad Fair in mid-April (no shipping fees, pre-order required)
- Ship to home. Additional shipping fees will apply.
- Pick up at Norris Center Campus Store on or after June 2 (no shipping fees)
PhD Candidates will need to pick up their regalia in the Norris bookstore on or after June 2. No other shipping options are available for PhD regalia.
Alumni and graduates in academia or other professions who will wear regalia frequently may want to purchase high-quality, custom-fitted robes (“fine regalia”). Click the button below to order fine regalia directly from the vendor. Orders take up to 8 weeks for construction and 1 week for shipping.
Purchase your Fine Quality Doctoral Regalia*
*Please note: Orders take up to 8 weeks for delivery.
About Your Regalia
Purple “souvenir regalia” is custom designed for Northwestern featuring the University crest. Northwestern regalia must be worn by all participating candidates.
Bachelor’s degree regalia includes a scarf called a “stole”. Advanced degree candidates wear a “hood”. The lining of the Northwestern hood is purple and gold, and the color of the velvet border of the hood indicates the academic area.
- Dual degree Bachelor/Master candidates who are finishing both degrees by June should order the Master's cap/gown/hood. Additional tassels or basic stoles, etc., can be purchased on the website during the ordering process. If you are finishing the Master's degree after June, order the Bachelor's regalia unless you have been approved by your school to participate early.
- Dual bachelors degree candidates should order one set of regalia and specify one of the two schools for the order. A tassel for the second school can be purchased at the Northwestern Bookstore, so that two tassels, one color for each school, are worn during graduation ceremonies.
How to Care for your Regalia
When you receive your gown, remove it from its packaging and place it on a hanger to allow any folds or wrinkles to fall out. If an iron is needed, turn the gown inside out and use a warm (NOT HOT) iron. Steaming is also an option.
- TIP: Hanging your gown in a high humidity area, such as your bathroom, will help the folds and wrinkles fall out faster.
- TIP: To ensure you don’t lose any pieces from your regalia package, hang your gown on a hanger and use the plastic bag provided to store your stole, cap, and tassel.
How to Wear Your Regalia
Bachelors Cap and Gown
Masters Cap and Gown
Doctoral Cap and Gown
Regalia Guidelines
Adornments
Any adornments to the regalia should remain in good taste, fitting for a ceremonial occasion. Discriminatory, vulgar, threatening and hateful content is prohibited.
Honor Cords and Stoles Guidelines
Degree candidates may wear honors cords that have been awarded by their schools or other campus organizations. Cords, stoles and pins are awarded for a number of reasons, including membership, achievement, leadership, or service. School or organizations determine the guidelines and organize the distribution, and will notify all eligible students about their receiving the honor and the pickup arrangements. The Office of Graduation & Senior Year Experiences does not distribute honor cords, stoles, or pins. Please note that Latin honors are not awarded until after Graduation Weekend so there are no honors cords at graduation for Latin honors.
Bachelor’s students may wear affinity stoles if desired.
Additional Regalia Information
- Balfour is our partner for class rings and announcements.
- The Northwestern Barnes & Noble Bookstore carries diploma frames and additional spirit apparel.
Financial Aid
- For undergraduate students with financial need, the Office of Undergraduate Financial Aid provides funding directly to your student account to assist with the cost of your regalia. Please contact the Office of Undergraduate Financial Aid for more information.
Still Have Questions?
Please email regalia@northwestern.edu.