Preparation to Graduate
Commencement is a day to remember for graduates, parents, friends and the entire 91福利社 community. To make the day go as planned, it’s important to have the right preparation for you and your guests.
To help you prepare, be sure to check out the information here on the Grad Fair in March, caps and gowns, parking, and local hotels.
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Baccalaureate Mass
Date: May 10, 2025
Baccalaureate Mass is an integral part of the Commencement activities. Candidates and guests of all faiths are invited to join this Catholic Mass thanking God for our blessings and praying for the future.
Mass for all three campuses — Dental, Law and McNichols — begins at 1:00 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom, located on the McNichols Campus. Cap and gowns are required for graduates.
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Caps and gowns
Caps are allowed to be decorated as long as they follow the Cap Decoration Guidelines
Caps, gowns, and tassels (and stoles for bachelor degrees and hoods for master, specialist and doctoral candidates) can only be ordered online. The website for placing an order can be found at .
Prices vary by degree. Bachelor $58.60, Masters/Specialist $70.35 and Doctoral $99.75. There is a standard shipping and handling rate of $14.90 within the U.S. plus sales tax.
Your cap & gown (and stole or hood) will be shipped directly to you. Please allow 3-4 weeks for delivery.
The last day for regular online orders is Tuesday, April 15, 2025. For orders between April 16-26, a RUSH order can be placed. which will incur a RUSH $50 expedited charge in addition to the regular shipping fee. Friday, April 26, 2025 is the LAST day to place a rush order.
Herff Jones will be on campus the following days for questions/issues with regalia:
March 13th, 1 pm-6 pm. Grad Fair, Student Union Lower LevelNo orders will be accepted after April 26, 2025.
Attire
Commencement is a formal academic ceremony. Although Calihan Hall is not air-conditioned, please dress accordingly. With thousands of graduates, faculty and guests, depending on the weather, it may be warm. Because you will be standing in line and marching both inside and outdoors for over an hour, comfortable shoes are recommended.
Gown decoration is strictly limited to University, college and school honor regalia. A listing of the approved items may be obtained from your college or school office or the Office of the Registrar. Candidates whose caps and gowns do not comply with the academic standards will not be permitted into the arena. You may not wear a cap and gown from another institution. All bachelor degree candidates will be wearing a 91福利社 stole with their cap and gown. These can be purchased separately online if you already own a cap and gown.
Cap and Gown Tassel and Hood Colors for Degree Majors
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Grad Fair
Date: March 13, 2025
All prospective graduates are invited to stop by the Grad Fair which will be held in the Student Union Lower Level on the McNichols Campus from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Representatives from from the following departments will be available to answer questions and provide information to candidates for graduation:
- Center for Career and Professional Development
- Office of the Registrar
- Student Life Office
- Alumni Office
- University Ministry
- Fitness Center
Candidates will also have the opportunity to order their cap and gown online, purchase class rings, graduation announcements/invitations or have a graduation picture taken from the commencement photographers at the Grad Fair.