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Commencement Regalia 2025



UNDERGRADUATE REGALIA


Undergraduate regalia is handled by the office of External Relations & University Events.

Email:   commencement@umass.edu

Phone:   (413) 577-1101


Pickup Days

No pre-order necessary. You will be able to pick up your cap and gown at the following times/events:

  • Commencement Fair
  • When:   Wednesday, May 7th 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Where:   Campus Center Auditorium
  • Week of Commencement
  • When:   Monday, May 12th - Thursday, May 15th 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Where:   Campus Center 165-69
  • Commencement Day
  • When:   Friday, May 16th as you enter the ceremony
  • Where:   Lot 11 at McGuirk Alumni Stadium

  • Pickup Instructions

    To pick up your cap & gown you will need to give your:

  • Height
  • Spire ID

  • Alternative Pickup
    If you are unable to pick up in person, a friend can pick it up for you (they will need to know your height and your Spire ID number).


    Fees

    There is no charge for caps & gowns, they are covered by student fees.


    Shipping Options

    ONLY if you are not in the Amherst area (Fall or Winter Grad / University Without Walls/ Distance learner) can you order a cap and gown to be shipped directly to your home. Contact the commencement office with inquiries about shipping at commencement@umass.edu


    More Info

    Additional information regarding undergraduate regalia can be found HERE.



    MASTERS REGALIA


    Masters regalia will be available for pickup for eligible graduates at the UMass Store starting Monday, May 5th through Thursday, May 15th.

    Pickup Instructions

    Eligible students may pick up their masters regalia at the following locations:

  • UMass Store
  • When:   Monday, May 5th - Thursday, May 15th during regular store hours.
  • Where:   UMass Store (Campus Center)
  • Requirements:   You will need to show an ID as well as provide your height and degree to receive the correct regalia. Please be aware that masters rgalia will not be available for pickup on commencement day.

  • Fees

    There is no charge for caps & gowns, they are covered by student fees.


    Contact

    For more information regarding masters regalia, you may contact the UMass Store or the Graduate Office.

    UMass Store

    Live Chat:   Chat with a representative by clicking on the chat bubble in the bottom right corner of your screen

    Email:   customer.service@umassstore.com

    Phone:   (413) 545-2619


    Commencement Office

    Email:   commencement@umass.edu

    Phone:   (413) 545-0722


    In-Store Pickup

    Reserving regalia in advance is not required. Regalia will be available for pickup from Monday, May 5th through Thursday, May 15th 2025 at the UMass Store.


    Shipping

    If you’re unable to pick up your regalia in-store, you have the option to have your souvenir-quality regalia shipped to you for a small fee. Orders can be placed HERE. Please keep in mind orders must be placed by April 11th in order to arrive in time for commencement.


    More Info

    Additional information regarding graduate regalia can be found HERE.



    DOCTORAL REGALIA


    Doctoral regalia must be picked up in advance for eligible graduates at the UMass Store from May 5th through May 15th. High-quality, custom doctoral regalia is also available for purchase online from the UMass Store. Please note that regalia will NOT be available for pickup on commencment day.

    Custom Regalia

    The UMass Store offers high-quality, custom doctoral regalia, which is available for purchase HERE.
    Note that custom regalia can take up to 2 months to ship. The deadline to order custom regalia in time for commencement 2025 is Monday, March 17th.


    Souvenir-Quality Regalia

    Souvenier-quality regalia is also available for doctoral graduates at the following prices:

  • Souvenir-Quality Gown - Free
  • Souvenir-Quality Tam - Free
  • Souvenir-Quality Hood for Purchase - $75

  • Pickup Instructions - Souvenier-Quality Regalia

    Eligible students may pick up their regalia at the following location:

  • UMass Store
  • When:   Monday, May 5th - Thursday, May 15th during regular store hours.
  • Where:   UMass Store (Campus Center)

  • In-Store Pickup

    Reserving regalia in advance is not required. Regalia will be available for pickup from Monday, May 5th through Thursday, May 15th 2025 at the UMass Store.


    Shipping

    If you’re unable to pick up your regalia in-store, you have the option to have your souvenir-quality regalia shipped to you for a small fee. Orders can be placed HERE. Please keep in mind orders must be placed by April 11th in order to arrive in time for commencement.


    Contact

    For more information regarding doctoral regalia you may contact the UMass Store or the commencement office.

    UMass Store

    Live Chat:   Chat with a representative by clicking on the chat bubble in the bottom right corner of your screen

    Email:   customer.service@umassstore.com

    Phone:   (413) 545-2619


    Commencement Office

    Email:   commencement@umass.edu

    Phone:   (413) 545-0722


    More Info

    Additional information regarding graduate regalia can be found HERE.