Regalia is an important part of the commencement tradition. For details about regalia, contact the UF bookstore directly:
- Email: Cap-gown@ufl.edu
- Phone: (352) 392-0194
- Website: UF Bookstore
- Cap & Gown Ordering
Graduating students order their regalia (cap and gown) through our regalia provider, Herff Jones. Regalia will then be mailed directly to the ordering candidate.
Regalia order portal open through March 21
Doctoral candidates rent a unique University of Florida Doctoral regalia set with gown, hood and tam.
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.
Faculty order deadline March 21. Any faculty requiring regalia post March 21 will need to stop by the UF Bookstore beginning April 28. https://commencement.ufl.edu/spring/doctoral-escorts/
Please note, the commencement office cannot assist with regalia orders, these must be managed through Regalia Services. Contact cap-gown@ufl.edu
- Cap & Gown Requirement
Degree candidates must wear regalia (cap and gown) in order to participate in the University Wide Commencement ceremony.
The doctoral degrees ceremony and most college recognition ceremonies require regalia, others do not. Check with your college's recognition website or the College Recognition Ceremonies page for this information to ensure you plan accordingly.
Please note, the commencement office cannot assist with regalia orders. These must go through Regalia Services. Contact cap-gown@ufl.edu for questions.