Getting Your Cap & Gown
All graduates who desire to walk the stage to receive their diploma must wear the appropriate commencement attire. Corps of Cadets and military personnel should read relevant information near the bottom of this page.
Also, discover the history and symbolism of academic regalia.
Traditionally, dress shirts, slacks, skirts, or dresses are worn under the robe with dress shoes. Women should wear sensible shoes for climbing stairs between the area used for line formation and the arena floor.
Source
Official cap and gowns typically become available six weeks before the
ceremonies in the MSC Bookstore on the first floor of the Memorial
Student Center. The bookstore may be contacted directly at (979) 845-8681.
Cap and gowns may be ordered online!
Please contact the bookstore directly for any cap and gown concerns.
Selection
Each package contains a cap, tassel and gown. Ladies are required to
wear a white collar which is free with the purchase of a gown. Gowns are
available in a wide variety of sizes. A chart is displayed by the gowns
to help you choose the right size for your height and weight. Collars and
extra tassels are also available for purchase separately.
Note: Starting Spring 2005 Texas A&M has begun using a custom maroon Texas A&M gown for doctoral candidates in place of the black design used previously.
Price
- Bachelor package: Check with the MSC Bookstore for cost and dates
of availability.
- Master package: Check with the MSC Bookstore for cost and dates of
availability.
- Doctoral package: Available for rental or purchase. Inquire at the
MSC Bookstore Customer Service Counter for details. Rented regalia must be returned
to the bookstore employees at the check-in station opposite Section 114
of the Reed Arena.
Honors Program
Stoles for honor graduates will be distributed
during line-up before graduation. These stoles may be kept by the graduate
after the ceremony.
Corps of Cadets and Military Personnel
Current Corps of Cadets Members
Members of the Corps of Cadets who are Bachelor's Degree candidates may
wear the Class "A" cadet uniform (senior boots optional) in lieu
of academic regalia.
Former Corps of Cadets Members
Former members of the Corps of Cadets who desire to wear a cadet uniform
in lieu of academic regalia for graduation ceremonies should report to the
Office of the Commandant. A letter of authorization is necessary for permission
to wear a cadet uniform during commencement ceremonies. Rented uniforms
will be obtained from the Military Property Warehouse no later than the
day before the first commencement ceremony and must be returned by the following
Monday.
U.S. Military Personnel
U.S. military personnel who are candidates for doctoral degrees must
wear the appropriate academic regalia. Those who are candidates for other
degrees may wear the appropriate uniform.
Other Apparel Accessories
The MSC Bookstore can also provide quantities of other graduation
apparel accessories. For more information, contact:
- Laura Landrum
- MSC Bookstore
- Memorial Student Center
- College Station, Texas 77844
- Phone: (979) 845-8681
- Fax: (979) 845-6512
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