Graduate Commencement: Regalia

On the day of the ceremony, a limited amount of Regalia will be available near the check-in tables, beginning at 7:00 a.m.

Master's Regalia

Available at the Textbook Annex, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. through 3:45 p.m., April 29 through May 11, 2011.

CAGS Regalia

Available at the Textbook Annex, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. through 3:45 p.m., April 29 through May 11, 2011.

Doctoral Regalia

Doctoral hoods are required for participation in the ceremony and can be purchased, after you have been cleared by the Graduate School, from the Graduate Records Office, 534 Goodell Building, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. through 4:45 p.m. from April 29 through May 11, 2011. Note: Doctoral hoods can be purchased only at the Graduate Records Office at a cost of $65 each. (VISA, MasterCard, checks and money orders are accepted.)

Optional Purchase/Rental of Doctoral Gowns

The Graduate School will provide you with a souvenir-quality doctoral gown when you purchase your doctoral hood. If you wish to purchase regalia suitable for professional academic use, contact Annette Herda via email at amherda@aux.umass.edu or telephone the University Store at 413-545-2619. The deadline for purchasing regalia is March 10, 2011; the deadline for rentals is April 22, 2011.