Academic Regalia for Graduate Students

Order your regalia

Questions: Contact the Bookstore directly at 585-586-2690.

DEADLINES

  • Last day to order for in-store pick up: March 1, 2025. Then pick ups are available beginning in April at the commencement fair.
  • Last day to order for ship-to-home service: April 13, 2025.

Requirement: Students must have all three items — cap, black gown and appropriate hood — to participate in the Commencement ceremony. The bookstore on campus (map) will have regalia items — caps, gowns, and hoods — available up until the day of commencement. If you have a black cap and gown from your undergraduate commencement, you can use those again. You need to get the appropriate hood for your school and a new tassel.

Questions: Contact the bookstore directly at 585-586-2690.

HOURS

The campus bookstore (map) regular hours for the semester

  • Monday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Tuesday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Wednesday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Thursday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (Extended to 6 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2025)
  • Also open Saturday, May 17, 2025, 9 a.m.—5 p.m.

Study Abroad Stole

If you participated in an international program during your time at Nazareth, you may purchase a flag stole to wear at graduation.

Order a Class of 2025 Flag Stole by April 11, 2025

If you have questions, contact Joshua Fess in the Center for International Education, jfess2@naz.edu585-389-2373.

2025 Regalia Costs for Graduate Degree Students

Complete package (cap, gown, hood, tassel): 

  • Master's: $95
  • Doctoral (DPT): $170

Students can buy individual pieces — if you already have part of the package, or if you aren't participating in the commencement ceremony and only want a tassel as a souvenir.

Academic Regalia Information

Hood color is determined by the degree earned.

  • Master of Science: gold
  • Master of Science in Education: light blue
  • Master of Arts: white
  • Master of Social Work: yellow
  • Master of Music: pink
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy: dark green (teal)

How to Determine Hood Color

Hood color is determined by the degree type.  Refer to the charts below for the appropriate color.  If you are unsure what your degree type is check NazNet - in the Student Planning module - My Progress - it is listed in the At a Glance section.  Example.

 

 

Learn about the history of the academic costume.