Regalia Information
Academic regalia are the traditional dress for degree candidates participating in college, school, and department ceremonies, as well as the main commencement ceremony.
Additional information about the University Book Center and regalia can be found on the University Book Center website.
Regalia by Degree
Bachelor's Degree Candidates
For those earning a bachelor’s degree, a black gown and mortarboard are worn. A black tassel with a custom UMCP medallion is attached. A custom UMCP red stole completes the regalia for bachelor’s degree candidates.
| Online Ordering Deadline: April 18, 2026 | Price: $99.00 |
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Master's Degree Candidates
Master’s degree students wear a modified gown with longer sleeves, the mortarboard with an attached UMCP black tassel, custom UMCP red stole, and a hood. The hood color represents your specific degree or discipline.
| Online Ordering Deadline: April 18, 2026 | Price: $145.00 |
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Doctoral Degree Candidates
The most elaborate regalia on display at Commencement are worn by those receiving a doctoral degree. A doctor's gown is a much fuller gown and is decorated with velvet lapels and three chevrons. In place of the mortarboard, doctoral students wear a tam, a velvet hat with a tassel attached that is much less rigid in construction.
Doctoral regalia is unique in the sense that it is often worn many times following the degree recipient's own graduation, especially for those who pursue careers in academia. It distinguishes the faculty member as a graduate of a specific institution. As is common for many universities, unique doctoral regalia was designed and customized for the University of Maryland College Park. Doctoral regalia may be purchased or rented.
Doctoral Candidates who are undecided or pending defense are strongly encouraged to request a rental gown before the deadline. Payment is deferred until rental regalia is picked-up. Rental price includes a keeper tam and tassel.
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| Ordering Deadline: March 12, 2026 | Price: $1,370 |
| Rental Request Deadline: April 12, 2026 | Rental Price: $306.5* *Price includes fine quality keeper tam ($174 value) |
*Rental Due Back Date: No Later Than June 3, 2026 ($500 Non-Return Fee)
Ordering and Purchasing Regalia
On Campus at the University Book Center
Academic regalia is available for purchase from the University Book Center (UBC) beginning December 3. The UBC will continue to provide regalia services up until commencement (May 20, 2026). We strongly suggest purchasing early, as gown sizing and hood colors may be limited as the ceremony date approaches. Along with full regalia packages, the UBC will stock individual pieces, including the tassel with medallion, custom stole, and hood.
Online ordering will close on the dates below
Doctoral Regalia custom purchase deadline - March 12, 2026
Doctoral Regalia rental requests deadline - April 12, 2026
Bachelor's and Master's purchase deadline - April 18th, 2026
Faculty Resources
On Campus (University Book Center)
The UBC will coordinate and order bulk department rental requests. Please contact your department’s commencement coordinator for assistance or visit the UBC bookstore for more information.
The UBC will handle tax-exempt orders and all bulk department faculty, staff, and administration regalia rentals. Requests are due no later than April 18, 2026, and will be available for pick-up on the week of May 13, 2026. The rented regalia must be returned to the University Book Center no later than June 4, 2026, to avoid a $200 non-returned vendor fee.
For Individual faculty, staff, and administration rental options, please contact Deddisun Won at dwon1@umd.edu before April 18, 2026.
Regalia Support
Refund and Return Information
The UBC will offer a full refund for regalia that is returned no later than May 17, 2026, in its original condition with proof of purchase.
Rented regalia must be returned to the University Book Center no later than June 4, 2026, to avoid a $200 non-returned vendor fee.
Online order refunds and returns must be shipped back to Oak Hall within two weeks of receiving items and they must be unopened. For exceptions and more information contact: Customerservice@OakHalli.com.
Regalia Support Contact
Deddisun Won, Operations Manager
Email: dwon1@umd.edu
University Book Center
Stamp Student Union
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