Academic Regalia for Undergraduates

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.

HOURS

The campus bookstore (map) hours

  • Monday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Tuesday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Thursday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Extended to 6 p.m. Friday, May 15, 2026
  • Also open Saturday, May 16, 2026, 9 a.m. - 4 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. An order form will be shared with eligible students by the end of March.

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

Academic Regalia Information

  • Bachelor of Arts: white
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts: brown
  • Bachelor of Science: gold
  • Bachelor of Music: pink

How to Determine Hood Color

Hood color is determined by the degree type. 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.