Cap and Gown 

Regalia is the ceremonial attire you will wear during the Commencement ceremony. Once Commencement is over, your regalia is yours to keep! 

Ordering Your Regalia 

You must order your regalia by the assigned deadline to ensure you receive it in time for the Commencement ceremony. The order form and deadlines can be found in your commencement communication via email. 

Commencement Attire 

When dressing for this event, please adhere to the following guidelines: 

  • Select attire that complements the academic regalia. Opt for dark-colored shoes and clothing that harmonize with the regalia’s formality. 
  • Appropriate attire includes dresses and/or pantsuits, dark slacks, dark ties, and dark shoes and socks. Opt for flat shoes or wedges for comfortable movement which may include walking, standing, and some stairs. 
  • Jewelry that “dangles” or “jangles” should be avoided.
  • Ensure that the mortarboard (graduation cap) is positioned parallel to the floor. The tassel should be draped on the left side. 
  • Prior to the event, check the academic regalia for proper fit. Your gown should hang smoothly and without wrinkles. Make any necessary adjustments to achieve a neat appearance. 

Honor Cords and Stoles 

Academic honor stoles, hoods, cords, and medallions may be worn during the Commencement ceremonies. 

Alpha Chi Blue Key Kappa Delta Pi Omicron Delta Kappa Pinnacle 
Alpha Epsilon Delta Cardinal Key Kappa Mu Epsilon Phi Kappa Phi Sigma Beta Delta 
Alpha Psi Omega Chi Alpha Sigma Lambda Pi Eta Phi Alpha Theta Sigma Tau Delta 
Alpha Upsilon Alpha Delta Mu Delta Lambda Sigma Pro-Certified Scholars Upsilon Pi Epsilon 
Beta Beta Beta Iota Tau Alpha Order of Omega Psi Chi UWA Scholar Athlete 

Bringing Your Belongings 

When preparing for the ceremony, remember to minimize what you bring along. Valuables should be locked in your vehicle or you can ask a guest to hold larger items. Keep in mind that there is no storage space, and bags or purses are not to be carries during the procession. Make sure your shoes are comfortable for walking around campus. We suggest having spare bobby pins and safety pins on hand for securing your mortarboard, tassels and regalia hoods. 

Graduates or Guests requiring ADA Accommodations or Assistance for the ceremony or other events should email commencement@uwa.edu, to make arrangements.