Commencement is an academic event and all candidates are required to wear the University-approved cap and gown.You will not be permitted to participate in the Commencement ceremonies without the proper University-approved attire.
Approved Attire
- Dark clothing
Coordinate with the red or black academic gown. - Shoes
Please be aware of the shoes that you choose to wear. We suggest comfortable shoes that are easy to walk in. - Tassel
- Bachelor degree recipients
- The tassel should hang to the right side of the face until the degree is conferred.
- Master & Doctoral degree recipients
- The tassel should hang to the left side of the face and remain there throughout the entire ceremony.
- Bachelor degree recipients
Ordering Caps, Gowns, & Hoods
Orders for caps, gowns, and master's and doctoral hoods should be placed at Grad Expo. However, not everyone will be able to attend, please see information below.
Bachelor & Master Students
- Already Ordered
- If you place an order at expo, you will be able to pay and pick up your cap and gown in the Union Bookstore location (620 McKinley St, 69´«Ã½, LA 70504). Once a date has been finalized you will be notified when to start picking up.
- Payments can only be accepted in-store, NOT over the phone.
- If you place an order at expo, you will be able to pay and pick up your cap and gown in the Union Bookstore location (620 McKinley St, 69´«Ã½, LA 70504). Once a date has been finalized you will be notified when to start picking up.
- Ordering Online
- ​Order regalia online through .
- Link will open on Thursday, February 16.
- Ships directly from Oak Hall. Shipping fee $15.95.
- Deadline to order online: Sunday, April 9.
- If you miss the online ordering deadline on November 13, you MUST physically go to the Union Bookstore location (620 McKinley St, 69´«Ã½, LA 70504) to purchase a cap and gown.
- Payments can only be accepted in store, NOT over the phone.
- If you miss the online ordering deadline on November 13, you MUST physically go to the Union Bookstore location (620 McKinley St, 69´«Ã½, LA 70504) to purchase a cap and gown.
- ​Order regalia online through .
- Order In-Store
- If you did not order at Grad Expo and do not want to order online, please visit the Union Bookstore location (620 McKinley St, 69´«Ã½, LA 70504).
- Payments can only be accepted in-store, NOT over the phone.
- If you did not order at Grad Expo and do not want to order online, please visit the Union Bookstore location (620 McKinley St, 69´«Ã½, LA 70504).
- Pricing
- ​Bachelor Cap/Tassel & Gown - $51.98
- Master Cap/Tassel, Gown & Hood - $91.96
- Hood Only - $32.98
- Tassel Only - $5.98
- Cap Only - $9.98
Doctoral Students
- Already Ordered
- If you place and paid for an order at Grad Expo, you will be able pick up your cap and gown at the Union Bookstore location (620 McKinley St, 69´«Ã½, LA 70504). Fine Quality Custom Doctoral gowns must be paid for at the time of order. ​
- Payments can only be accepted in-store, NOT over the phone.
- If you place and paid for an order at Grad Expo, you will be able pick up your cap and gown at the Union Bookstore location (620 McKinley St, 69´«Ã½, LA 70504). Fine Quality Custom Doctoral gowns must be paid for at the time of order. ​
- Ordering Online (purchasing only, no rental online)
- ​Order regalia online through .
- Link is open for Doctoral students.
- Ships directly from Oak Hall. Shipping fee $19.95.
- Deadline to order online: Sunday, March 5.
- If you miss the online ordering deadline on March 5, we cannot promise you will be able to receive a gown in time for Commencement. Fine Quality regalia is custom-made and takes 8 weeks to be sewn and delivered.
- Payments can only be accepted in-store, NOT over the phone.
- If you miss the online ordering deadline on March 5, we cannot promise you will be able to receive a gown in time for Commencement. Fine Quality regalia is custom-made and takes 8 weeks to be sewn and delivered.
- ​Order regalia online through .
- Order In-Store
- ​Purchasing Regalia
- If you do not order and pay at Grad Expo, please visit the Union Bookstore location (620 McKinley St, 69´«Ã½, LA 70504) no later than Friday, March 3.
- This date ensures that you will be able to receive your cap and gown in time for the ceremony.
- Payments can only be accepted in store, NOT over the phone.
- If you do not order and pay at Grad Expo, please visit the Union Bookstore location (620 McKinley St, 69´«Ã½, LA 70504) no later than Friday, March 3.
- Renting Regalia
- If you do not order and pay at Grad Expo, please visit the Union Bookstore location (620 McKinley St, 69´«Ã½, LA 70504) no later than Friday, March 3.
- Payments can only be accepted in-store, NOT over the phone.
- If you do not order and pay at Grad Expo, please visit the Union Bookstore location (620 McKinley St, 69´«Ã½, LA 70504) no later than Friday, March 3.
- ​Purchasing Regalia
- Price for Purchasing
- Doctoral Custom Gown - $670
- Doctoral Custom Hood - $161
- Doctoral Custom Tam/ Tassel - $108
- Doctoral Custom Order Shipping Fee - $19.95
- Price for Renting
- Doctoral Student Tam/Tassel, Hood & Gown Rental - $157.94
- Doctoral Student Rental Deposit - $100.00
- Deposits will be refunded once all rental items are returned. Rental returns are due back to the Bookstore by the Monday after Commencement.
Final Notes
- Union Bookstore (620 McKinley St, 69´«Ã½, LA 70504) Store Hours
- Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Cap and gowns must be picked up and paid for by Thursday, May 11.
- If you fail to get a cap and gown, you will not be allowed to walk at Commencement.
University Ring
Orders for rings can be placed at Grad Expo or with Balfour online by visiting:.
- Spring and Fall Ceremonies: Please note that rings must be ordered at Grad Expo to be available for the Ring Ceremony.
- Summer Ceremonies: Please note that rings ordered will not be ready for the Summer Commencement ceremony.