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All faculty are encouraged to participate in the Commencement ceremony. As official witnesses to the conferring of degrees, you play a vital role in making this day special for your students. The Commencement Committee wants to thank you for your participation in Commencement activities. Your presence matters to students and families. Your participation is appreciated.
More information regarding the 2024 Commencement ceremony will be available in January 2024
Faculty must provide their own academic regalia. If you do not already own regalia, you may purchase or rent regalia through Oak Hall.
Purchasing Faculty Regalia
Several styles and fabrics are available.
To order, call 1-800-223-0429 between 5:15 a.m. and 2 p.m. (PST) and ask for the Custom Faculty Regalia Department. When ordering, let them know you are from UW Tacoma (account number 019096). This will get you a 20% discount on your order.
Renting Faculty Regalia
You are responsible for returning your regalia or you will be charged the replacement cost. Instructions and a return label will be provided.
You must place your rental order ahead of time to ensure delivery in time for this year's ceremony.
Cost provided below are based on 2023 rental prices. Prices are subject to change without notice.
Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral (non-UW) |
Doctoral (UW) |
|
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Cap (or tam) and gown | $21.40 | $22.55 | $28.15 | $56.30 |
Hood | $21.40 | $22.55 | $28.15 | included |
Total | $42.80 | $45.10 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
Replacement cost (if not returned) |
$42.80 | $45.10 | $548.00 | $927.00 |
Shipping fee of $15.95 is added to every order (ground shipping. If expedited shipping is required shipping cost will increase).
Return label fee of $9.50 added to all orders.
Connect with us
If you have any additional Commencement questions or concerns, please contact us at:
tcommenc@uw.edu
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