Students must wear regalia (cap and gown) in order to participate in commencement.
Regalia is an important part of the commencement tradition. For details about regalia, including ordering, pickup, and more, contact the UF bookstore directly:
- Email: Cap-gown@ufl.edu
- Phone: (352) 392-0194
- Website: UF Bookstore
- Cap & Gown Ordering
Doctoral candidates rent a tam with orange tassel, gown with open sleeves, and hood with the option to buy the hood as a memento. The tam and tassel is yours to keep. Gowns must be returned by Monday, December 16 at 6pm to the UF Bookstore.
Master's and Specialist's degree candidates purchase a cap with black tassel, gown with slitted sleeves, and hood depicting the color of their college.
Bachelor's degree candidates purchase and cap with tassel depicting the color of their college and gown with pointed sleeves.
Please note, the commencement office cannot assist with regalia orders, these must be managed through Regalia Services. Contact cap-gown@ufl.edu