Regalia and Keepsakes
All eligible students, and faculty, who plan to participate in school celebrations and Commencement on the National Mall must wear regalia; active service members may wear their dress uniform in lieu of regalia. You are not required to purchase from the university’s preferred vendor(*).
Additional purchases such as stoles, announcements, diploma frames, yearbooks, and class rings are not required to graduate or participate in Commencement Week events.
Graduates may reference a list of faculty (hood) colors associated with GW’s majors.
* If purchasing from another vendor, the regalia must be black or navy blue and appropriate for the degree earned at GW.
Regalia Purchases
Online ordering for regalia has ended. Beginning April 12, Students may purchase regalia and Law School students may rent regalia in person at the Campus Store; faculty may rent regalia.
Please note: Regalia availability for purchases and rentals is limited, not guaranteed, and must be made in person at the Campus Store.
Graduate Regalia Package Sets
| Package Set | Regular Price |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | $79.00 |
| Master’s | $129.00 |
| Doctorate | $149.00 |
Law School: Master’s (rental only) | $99.00 |
Law School: Doctoral (rental only) | $109.00 |
Individual Items
| Item | Regular Price |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Gown | $59.00 |
| Bachelor’s Cap (Mortarboard) | $12.00 |
| Tassel with Grad Year Charm (bachelor’s and master’s graduates only) | $12.00 |
| Master’s Gown | $74.00 |
| Master’s Cap (Mortarboard) | $12.00 |
| Master’s Hood | $35.00 |
| Doctorate Gown | $54.00 |
| Doctoral Tam with Tassel | $55.00 |
| Doctoral Hood | $40.00 |
| GW Branded Stole | $32.00 |