How do I get academic regalia?
The Academic Affairs office pays to rent regalia for faculty who don't have their own. This applies to both the opening day convocation in the fall and to commencement in the spring. You can order by going to the CSB/SJU Bookstore home page and clicking on Academic Regalia Ordering Information. The bookstore site you choose is determined by the campus where you were hired and the billing goes directly to Academic Affairs.The Commencement Participation Form (CPF) is a two-part form available only in the packet of information mailed to eligible graduates prior to the ceremony date. This form must be completed and both parts returned to the University Registrar's Office along with the appropriate fee in the envelope provided. The receipt of the form by NSU serves to reserve your place in the ceremony and to order the standard regalia (cap and gown) from the NSU Bookstore. Faxed forms cannot be accepted.Graduation regalia should be returned within two hours after the commencement exercises.
WHERE CAN I RENT OR PURCHASE REGALIA?
Graduates, faculty and others participating in the ceremony must wear regalia. Please visit to rent your regalia and order your personalized Vanderbilt announcements.Yes. Please see our page on Custom Regalia.
Do I need to arrive at the line-up area wearing my academic regalia?
Yes, degree candidates should be dressed in academic regalia when they arrive at the line-up area. Academic regalia consists of a mortarboard cap, academic gown, and tassel. Master's students will purchase a hood with their regalia. PhD students will receive their hood on stage from their advisor.Men are encouraged to wear dark trousers and shoes and a shirt with a collar. Women are encouraged to wear dark slacks, a skirt or a dress, as well as low-heeled shoes.Graduation regalia should be returned within two hours after the commencement exercises.
Why do you wear regalia?
Wearing regalia is historical and symbolic and, like a uniform, serves to indicate to members where they rank in the organisation.Yes, we will provide indoor changing facilities at the D.C. Armory and outdoor changing and storage tents at the Procession staging area. The D.C. Armory, located at 2001 East Capitol Street, S.E., adjacent to RFK Stadium, can be used to off-site, indoor changing. After changing, Procession participants can board free shuttle buses to the staging area on the National Mall.Yes.
When and where do I need to order my regalia (cap and gown)?
The Tech bookstore will have a designated week approximately 6-8 weeks before commencement where you can visit with a representative and order graduation announcements, rings, frames and your regalia. You may also visit their website at to order regalia on-line.Yes. The Champion shall be given regalia and entitled to wear it during his or her term as Champion. The Champion must also care for the regalia and turn it over to his or her successor after the next championship competition.Unfortunately, replacement regalia is not available on the day of Commencement. Fortunately, no student has ever forgotten their cap and gown.
Will there be a place to change from street clothes to Procession regalia?
Yes, we will provide indoor changing facilities at the D.C. Armory and outdoor changing and storage tents at the Procession staging area. The D.C. Armory, located at 2001 East Capitol Street, S.E., adjacent to RFK Stadium, can be used to off-site, indoor changing. After changing, Procession participants can board free shuttle buses to the staging area on the National Mall.Students: All students purchase their regalia directly through the Bookstore (either online or in person). The deadline for student regalia orders is April 1, 2007. You may pick up your regalia from the Bookstore prior to Graduation. - 15359
The Academic Affairs office pays to rent regalia for faculty who don't have their own. This applies to both the opening day convocation in the fall and to commencement in the spring. You can order by going to the CSB/SJU Bookstore home page and clicking on Academic Regalia Ordering Information. The bookstore site you choose is determined by the campus where you were hired and the billing goes directly to Academic Affairs.The Commencement Participation Form (CPF) is a two-part form available only in the packet of information mailed to eligible graduates prior to the ceremony date. This form must be completed and both parts returned to the University Registrar's Office along with the appropriate fee in the envelope provided. The receipt of the form by NSU serves to reserve your place in the ceremony and to order the standard regalia (cap and gown) from the NSU Bookstore. Faxed forms cannot be accepted.Graduation regalia should be returned within two hours after the commencement exercises.
WHERE CAN I RENT OR PURCHASE REGALIA?
Graduates, faculty and others participating in the ceremony must wear regalia. Please visit to rent your regalia and order your personalized Vanderbilt announcements.Yes. Please see our page on Custom Regalia.
Do I need to arrive at the line-up area wearing my academic regalia?
Yes, degree candidates should be dressed in academic regalia when they arrive at the line-up area. Academic regalia consists of a mortarboard cap, academic gown, and tassel. Master's students will purchase a hood with their regalia. PhD students will receive their hood on stage from their advisor.Men are encouraged to wear dark trousers and shoes and a shirt with a collar. Women are encouraged to wear dark slacks, a skirt or a dress, as well as low-heeled shoes.Graduation regalia should be returned within two hours after the commencement exercises.
Why do you wear regalia?
Wearing regalia is historical and symbolic and, like a uniform, serves to indicate to members where they rank in the organisation.Yes, we will provide indoor changing facilities at the D.C. Armory and outdoor changing and storage tents at the Procession staging area. The D.C. Armory, located at 2001 East Capitol Street, S.E., adjacent to RFK Stadium, can be used to off-site, indoor changing. After changing, Procession participants can board free shuttle buses to the staging area on the National Mall.Yes.
When and where do I need to order my regalia (cap and gown)?
The Tech bookstore will have a designated week approximately 6-8 weeks before commencement where you can visit with a representative and order graduation announcements, rings, frames and your regalia. You may also visit their website at to order regalia on-line.Yes. The Champion shall be given regalia and entitled to wear it during his or her term as Champion. The Champion must also care for the regalia and turn it over to his or her successor after the next championship competition.Unfortunately, replacement regalia is not available on the day of Commencement. Fortunately, no student has ever forgotten their cap and gown.
Will there be a place to change from street clothes to Procession regalia?
Yes, we will provide indoor changing facilities at the D.C. Armory and outdoor changing and storage tents at the Procession staging area. The D.C. Armory, located at 2001 East Capitol Street, S.E., adjacent to RFK Stadium, can be used to off-site, indoor changing. After changing, Procession participants can board free shuttle buses to the staging area on the National Mall.Students: All students purchase their regalia directly through the Bookstore (either online or in person). The deadline for student regalia orders is April 1, 2007. You may pick up your regalia from the Bookstore prior to Graduation. - 15359
