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Commencement Regalia 2024



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 8th 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Where:   Campus Center Auditorium
  • Week of Commencement
  • When:   Monday, May 13th - Thursday, May 16th 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Where:   Campus Center 165-69
  • Commencement Day
  • When:   Saturday, May 18th after 8 a.m. - 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.



    MASTER'S REGALIA


    Master's regalia will be available for pickup for eligible graduates at the UMass Store and on the morning of Commencement.

    Pickup Instructions

    Eligible students may pick up their master's regalia at the following locations:

  • UMass Store
  • When:   Monday, May 6th - Sunday, May 19th during regular store hours.
  • Where:   UMass Store (Campus Center)
  • Requirements:   You will need to show an ID and your name must be present on the list of eligible graduates to receive your regalia. You will need to provide your height and degree to receive the correct regalia.
  • Commencement Fair
  • When:   Wednesday, May 8th 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Where:   Campus Center Auditorium
  • Requirements:   You will need to show an ID and your name must be present on the list of eligible graduates to receive your regalia. You will need to provide your height and degree to receive the correct regalia.
  • Commencement Day
  • When:   Friday, May 17th before the ceremony
  • Where:   Lot 11 McGuirk Alumnni Stadium

  • Fees

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


    Contact

    For more information regarding master's 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, but it is an option. Regalia will be available for pickup starting May 6th, 2024.

    Please note that if your name is not on the list of eligible graduates, your order will be cancelled and you will not be able to pick up regalia. In that instance, you will need to contact the Graduate Office.


    Shipping

    You may choose to have your regalia shipped to you for a standard fee of $8. Regalia can be ordered for shipment HERE starting May 6th through May 19th.

    Please note that if your name is not on the list of eligible graduates, your order will be cancelled and you will not be able to have your regalia shipped. In that instance, you will need to contact the Graduate Office.


    More Info

    Additional information regarding graduate regalia can be found HERE.



    DOCTORAL REGALIA


    Doctoral regalia will be available for pickup for eligible graduates at the UMass Store and on the morning of Commencement. High-quality doctoral regalia is also available for purchase online from the UMass Store.

    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 2024 is Monday, April 1st.


    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 master's regalia at the following locations:

  • UMass Store
  • When:   Monday, May 6th - Sunday, May 19th during regular store hours.
  • Where:   UMass Store (Campus Center)
  • Requirements:   You will need to show an ID and your name must be present on the list of eligible graduates to receive your regalia. You will need to provide your height and degree to receive the correct regalia.
  • Commencement Fair
  • When:   Wednesday, May 8th 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Where:   Campus Center Auditorium
  • Requirements:   You will need to show an ID and your name must be present on the list of eligible graduates to receive your regalia. You will need to provide your height and degree to receive the correct regalia.
  • Commencement Day
  • When:   Friday, May 17th before the ceremony
  • Where:   Lot 11 McGuirk Alumnni Stadium

  • 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.