Regalia and Keepsakes

A group of 4 students, three of them in GW regalia at Commencement on the National Mall

A group of seated graduates in regalia at GW Commencement

Two students in regalia pose for a photo at GW commencement on the National Mall

All eligible students 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. Students 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.

Online regalia orders will begin in late in the fall semester and take 4-6 weeks to arrive at the address provided.

* If purchasing from another vendor, the regalia must be black or navy blue and appropriate for the degree earned at GW.