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Regalia

How To Order

Please see the instructions below on how to order your regalia.

Bachelor’s Degree Candidates

Option 1 

I want to order my regalia between 2/26/24 and 4/12/24 and I plan to pick up that regalia at the Grad Fair in the Norris University Center Bookstore on April 17 or April 18. 

ORDER YOUR BACHELOR'S REGALIA FOR PICK UP GRAD FAIR

 

Option 2 

I want to order my regalia between 4/13/24 and 5/10/24 for pick up at the Norris University Center Bookstore. Pickup is on a rolling basis. The bookstore will send the student an email when order is ready to be picked up.  

ORDER OPTION OPENS 4/12/24 

*Please note: Orders MUST be placed by 5/10/24 for bookstore pickup.

 

Option 3 

I want to order my regalia between 2/26/24 and 5/10/24 and I would like my regalia to be shipped to my residence (an additional $15.95 shipping fee will apply).  

ORDER YOUR BACHELOR'S REGALIA TO BE SHIPPED TO YOUR RESIDENCE

*Please note: Orders MUST be placed by 5/10/24 to guarantee delivery before Graduation Weekend.  

Master’s Degree Candidates

Option 1 

I want to order my regalia between 2/26/24 and 4/12/24 and I plan to pick up that regalia at the Grad Fair in the Norris University Center Bookstore on April 17 or April 18.

ORDER YOUR MASTERS'S REGALIA FOR PICK UP GRAD FAIR

 

Option 2 

I want to order my regalia between 4/13/24 and 5/10/24 for pick up at the Norris University Center Bookstore. Pickup is on a rolling basis. The bookstore will send the student an email when order is ready to be picked up.  

ORDER OPTION OPENS 4/12/24 

*Please note: Orders MUST be placed by 5/10/24 for bookstore pickup.

 

Option 3 

I want to order my regalia between 2/26/24 and 5/10/24 and I would like my regalia to be shipped to my residence (an additional $15.95 shipping fee will apply).  

ORDER YOUR MASTER'S REGALIA TO BE SHIPPED TO YOUR RESIDENCE

*Please note: Orders MUST be placed by 5/10/24 to guarantee delivery before Graduation Weekend. 

Doctoral Degree Candidates

ALL doctoral regalia is rental regalia, unless you specifically purchase FINE QUALITY regalia.  

 

Option 1 

I want to order my RENTAL regalia between 2/26/24 and 4/26/24 for pick up at the Norris University Center Bookstore on or after May 28, 2024.  

ORDER YOUR RENTAL DOCTORAL REGALIA FOR PICK UP AT THE BOOKSTORE

*Please note: Orders MUST be placed by 4/26/24 for bookstore pickup.

 

Option 2 

I want to purchase my FINE QUALITY regalia between 2/26/24 and 3/22/24 to be shipped to my residence.  

PURCHASE FINE QUALITY DOCTORAL REGALIA TO BE SHIPPED TO MY RESIDENCE 

*Please note: Orders MUST be placed by 3/22/24 to guarantee delivery before Graduation Weekend. Orders placed after 3/22/24 ARE NOT guaranteed to arrive by Graduation Weekend. 

About Your Regalia

Purple “souvenir regalia” is custom designed for Northwestern featuring the University crest. The standard regalia must be worn by all participating candidates.  

Bachelor’s degree regalia includes a souvenir stole. Advanced degree candidates wear hoods. The lining of the Northwestern hood is purple and gold, and the color of the velvet border of the hood indicates the academic area.  

Tassel and Hood Colors 
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. 

Regalia Guidelines 

Honor Cords and Stoles Guidelines 

Degree candidates may wear honors cords that have been awarded by their schools or other campus organizations. School/organizations determine guidelines and distribution. 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. 

College/School Honor Cord 

College/School honor cords may be awarded to undergraduate and graduate degree candidates for honors awarded by their respective school or college. 

Membership, Leadership & Service Honor Cords, Stoles & Pins 

These honor cords, stoles, and pins may be worn to designate membership, achievement, leadership or service. Please check with your respective student organization or campus department for honor cord, stole, and pin guidelines and distribution. 

Guidelines for Receiving Honor Cords 

Eligible students who receive membership, leadership and service honor cords, stoles, and pins will receive their honor cords, stoles and pins from the respective department or organization awarding the honor. The Office of Graduation & Senior Year Experiences does not distribute honor cords, identity or affinity stoles, and/or pins. Please note that final grades are not yet conferred by the day of Commencement or in time for convocations, so a majority of ceremonies will not include honors recognition. 

Additional Regalia Information 

Financial Aid 

Still Have Questions?

Please contact the Graduation Office