Caps, Gowns, and More

Make your graduation an iconic experience.

Graduation is a time of celebration. You've achieved your goal, like those before you, and you are ready to go out into the world... but not without first celebrating!

To take part in Commencement and Degree Celebrations, you will need a set of regalia matching your degree level. Information is below on how to purchase or rent regalia for the event.

Looking to honor your college experience further? Keep reading for information on custom class rings, personalized announcements, diploma frames, and more.

Get Your Regalia

Regalia is available for order available online and in person at the George Mason Bookstore at the Fairfax Campus and Mason Square while in stock. Please see your regalia type below for deadlines.

Bachelors and Masters Regalia

Regalia is available for purchase in person at the George Mason Bookstore until graduation, while supplies last.

Bachelors Outfit  (cap, gown, and tassel) 

$89.98

Masters Outfit (cap, gown, tassel, and hood) 

$146.98

Masters Degree Hood Colors

Masters Degree Hood Color
Arts White
Education  Light Blue
Music  Pink
Public Health Salmon
Business Drab
Social Work Citron
Fine Arts Brown
Nursing Apricot
Engineering Orange
Science Gold
Health/Physical Education Sage Green
Public Administration/Policy Peacock Blue

 

a decorated graduation cap with the words "I'm off to save the world I guess" surrounded by sea creatures

Show us your graduation cap!
Decorating one's graduation cap is just one way many graduates celebrate their big day. Take a photo of your cap and share it on social media!
 

#MyMasonCap
#MasonGrad
#Mason2024
#MasonNation

Doctoral Regalia

Doctoral candidates can rent doctoral regalia. It is strongly recommended you go to the Bookstore for measurements.

Due to hurricane Helene, doctoral gowns will not be available for purchase, only rentals will be available.

Doctoral Outfit Rental (cap, gown, tassel, hood)

$197.98

The last day for online regalia orders will be Wednesday, November 27th.  After this deadline, all regalia orders must happen in-store, with a late fee of $25. The last day for student doctoral rentals to submit their order in-store is Tuesday, December 3rd.

Rental regalia must be returned to the Bookstore by December 20th.

Faculty Rentals

Bachelor Set $91.98
Master Set $95.98
Doctoral w/ Tam $149.98

The last day for faculty regalia orders is Wednesday, November 25th. Faculty may order after this date, up until December 3rd, with a $25 late fee. Rentals can be picked up starting December 13th, and must be returned by December 20th.

 

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