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Cap and Gown

Wearing the cap & gown is both traditional and required for participation in the procession and ceremony.


Order Regalia for Rent

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Order rental regalia by April 12

Undergraduate candidates: rental is free if ordered by 04/12/10
Master degree candidates: rental fee is $17.50
Ph.D. degree candidates: rental fee is $62.69
Law degree candidates: rental fee is $62.69

To determine hat size:
- measure around head using fabric tape measure
- wrap string around head then measure string with a ruler


Pick Up Regalia

Teagle Hall, 1st floor Multi-Purpose Room. Enter Teagle Hall from the parking lot between Teagle and Lynah Rink.

These pick-up dates & times are for pre-orders and walk-ins:

May 26 (Wednesday), 10am-6pm
May 27 (Thursday), 10am-6pm
May 28 (Friday), 10am-6pm
May 29 (Saturday), 10am-6pm


Return Regalia

Please return the cap and gown after the ceremony at one of the collection centers on campus by 5:00pm on Sunday, May 30. The exact locations will be specified in the commencement program.


Order Regalia to Keep (optional)

Ph.D. degree candidates and faculty wishing to purchase a tassel, cap, gown, and/or hood must order by April 1, 2010, to allow 6 to 8 weeks for delivery. order


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Contact Information

Office of Commencement Events
B13 Day Hall
Cornell University
Ithaca, New York 14853
(607) 255-9541
Email: commencement@cornell.edu