Regalia Information

Graduate at commencement wearing regalia

Academic regalia are the traditional dress for degree candidates participating in college, school and department convocations, as well as the university-wide commencement ceremony.

Additional information about the University Book Center and regalia can be found on the University Book Center website.

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.

Ordering Deadline: March 12, 2024	Price: $1,264.00
Rental Request Deadline: April 1, 2024 (late requests will be accepted until April 17)	Rental Price: $248.75

*Rental Due Back Date: No Later Than June 3, 2024 ($500 Non-Return Fee)

Ordering and Purchasing Regalia

On Campus (University Book Center)

Academic regalia is available for purchase from the University Book Center (UBC) beginning November 30. The UBC will continue to provide regalia services up until Spring commencement (May 20, 2024). 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, stole, and hood.

The Doctoral Rental gown option was available from October 23, 2023, until April 17, 2024; this option is now closed. Please visit the UBC for assistance with orders past this deadline.

Placed Doctoral Rental gown orders will be available for pick-up around May 10, 2024. Please check ahead if traveling a long distance by contacting Deddisun Won at dwon1@umd.edu. If you no longer are planning to attend, kindly inform Deddisun Won.

Order Online (Oak Hall)

Regalia was available to purchase online directly from Oak Hall for a limited time; the deadline has now passed. Orders will ship directly to the customer. Please allow up to 30 days for bachelor's and master's packages and nine weeks for custom doctoral gowns. Shipping charge will apply.

The ordering link was available from October 23, 2023, until April 17, 2024; this link is now closed. Please visit the UBC for assistance with orders past this deadline.

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 17 and will be available for pick-up the week of May 13. The rented regalia must be returned to the University Book Center no later than June 4, 2024, to avoid a $200 non-returned vendor fee.

Order Online (Oak Hall)

For Individual faculty, staff, and administration Rentals. The ordering link was available from October 23, 2023, until April 17, 2024; this link is now closed. Please visit the UBC for assistance with orders past this deadline.

All online orders are shipped to the UBC for pick-up. Orders are prepaid online.

Regalia Support

Refunds and Returns

The UBC will offer a full refund for regalia returned no later than May 17, 2024, in its original condition with proof of purchase.

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.

Contact

Deddisun Won, DM, Operations
Email: dwon1@umd.edu
University Book Center
Stamp Student Union

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