Commencement

Cap and Gown Information

WHY?
Academic dress is required for all commencement participants.

WHERE & WHEN?
The Grad Fair
April 3, 4, and 5
11 a.m.-7 p.m.
University Bookstore, Millennium Student Center

  • Purchase your cap and gown.
  • Order or purchase announcements, thank you and personal notes.
  • Look at class rings.
  • Receive information about the UMSL Alumni Association.

COST
Bachelor's - cap, gown, tassel - $36.97 plus tax
Master's - cap, gown, tassel - $39.97 plus tax
Master's - hood only - $29.99 plus tax
Doctorate* - cap, gown, tassel - $33.98 plus tax
Doctorate* - hood - $30 plus tax
Tassel only with custom charm - $8.99 plus tax

*Item(s) for doctorate are rented, not purchased.

Note: If you plan to participate in the ceremony and have your own cap and gown (not purchased through the Bookstore) please notify the Bookstore of your intent so that a seat is reserved for you. YOU WILL NEED TO PURCHASE A TASSEL.

A $10 surcharge will be added to caps and gowns purchased AFTER Friday, April 27.

WOMEN
Bring bobby pins to secure cap.

MEN
Gowns are to be worn with a collared shirt and tie.

SPECIAL INFORMATION FOR DOCTORAL CANDIDATES
Candidates for the degrees Ph.D. and Ed.D. will rent, rather than purchase their attire. Measurements will be taken at the Grad Fair in the Bookstore.

Note: Attire not picked up from the Bookstore will be available THE DAY OF COMMENCEMENT in the Faculty Robing Room.

HONORS

  • Undergraduates who have earned Latin Honors (i.e. cum laude) will receive a special tassel from the academic advisor in the robing room.
  • Pierre Laclede Honors College graduates will receive special honors cords.
  • Students who belong to academic honor societies recognized by UM-St. Louis may wear that organization's honor cords or pins (at the student's expense)
  • No other gown adornment is allowed.

QUESTIONS?

  • Bookstore 314-516-5763, 314-516-5765, or 314-516-5725.
  • Concerning your eligibility to graduate - contact your academic advisor or the Dean's Office.
  • General questions. Re-read these instructions.
    If you still have a question, call the Office of University Events,
    314-516-5442.