Regalia Information - Page
Important Dates and Information
The Auburn University Bookstore partners with R.M. Hendrick Graduate Supply House to provide keepsake academic caps and gowns to Auburn University graduates. Caps and gowns may be ordered directly from Graduate Supply House. To ensure order accuracy, we ask that all orders be placed online.
Orders for the Fall 2026 commencement ceremonies will open on August 17, 2026.
Regalia Ordering Deadlines
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The Early Order Deadline will be Monday, October 5.
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Early Order caps and gowns will be available for pickup Wednesday, October 28, through Friday, October 30.
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The Order Deadline will be Monday, November 2.
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Caps and gowns ordered before the November 2 deadline will be available for pickup Monday, December 7.
Regalia Guidelines and Pricing
Caps and gowns are available at the following prices (please note that cap and gown orders are nonrefundable):
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Bachelor Regalia - $59.95 (including tax) – package includes cap, gown, and tassel
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Masters Regalia - $109.00 (including tax) – package includes cap, gown, tassel, and hood
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Doctoral Regalia - $185.30 (including tax) – package includes tam with bullion tassel, gown, and hood
All caps and gowns are keepsake and do not need to be returned following the commencement.
If an order is not placed by November 8, the graduate must wait until Monday, December 7, to purchase regalia. These purchases will incur a $25 late fee and will be subject to limited size availability.
Cap and Gown
A cap and gown are required to participate in the commencement ceremonies. Caps and gowns can be reserved through the Auburn University Bookstore for $59.95 for undergraduate students, $98.10 for master’s students, and $185.30 for doctoral students. Payment is required at the time of order. No refunds are given. Caps and gowns are yours to keep.
Doctoral students might find this how-to video helpful when wearing doctoral hooding.
Attire
In addition to the robe, men should wear dress pants (preferably dark) and dark shoes. No jeans, athletic shoes, or sandals. Women should wear a dress, a top with a skirt, or dark pants (no jeans). Please wear flats or wedges.
Undergraduate students should place their tassel to the right of the mortarboard (cap). You will be instructed to move it to the left side near the end of the ceremony.
Graduate students should wear the tassel on the left side of the cap.
Students might find this how-to video helpful when wearing the tassel and cap.
Honor Cords
The university issues gold honor cords to any undergraduate students who are potentially eligible for Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, or Summa Cum Laude. Issuance of an honor cord does not confirm a final certification of graduate honors on your diploma or transcript. Official honor certification is finalized after the commencement ceremonies once the degree audit is complete. You can read more about graduation honors here.
Graduates who should receive their honor cords can ask for one at the bookstore when they pick up their regalia.
How to Wear Regalia
