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University of Maryland, Commencement 2025
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Regalia Information

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.

Graduate at commencement wearing regalia

 

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, 2025Price: $97.96

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, 2025Price: $143.94

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 options include a keeper Tam, which is available as a one-size-fits-all or a custom version. Rental options include a keeper tam.

DeadlinePrice
Ordering Deadline: March 12, 2025Price: $1,303
Rental Request Deadline: April 12, 2025Rental Price: $291*
*Price includes fine quality keeper tam ($165 value)

*Rental Due Back Date: No Later Than June 2, 2025 ($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 December 3. The UBC will continue to provide regalia services up until commencement (May 21, 2025). 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.


Doctoral rental gown requests are available in-store, or by contacting Deddisun Won at dwon1@umd.edu. Doctoral rental gowns will be available for pick-up beginning May 12, 2025. 

Order Online (Oak Hall)

Regalia will be available to purchase online directly from Oak Hall for a limited time. Orders will ship directly to the customer. Please allow up to 30 days for bachelor and masters packages and nine weeks for custom doctoral gowns. Shipping charge will apply.

The ordering link will be available below from November 26, 2024 – April 18, 2025

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, 2025, and will be available for pick-up the week of May 12, 2025. The rented regalia must be returned to the University Book Center no later than June 4, 2025, 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, 2025.

Events

Graduate Salute

2024-12-03T11:00:00.000
2024-12-03T16:00:00.000
Senior Marshals at commencement in SECU stadium

The University Book Center will host a Graduate Salute event on December 3, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The event will provide an opportunity to purchase regalia, order announcements, and class rings. Custom Doctorial regalia fittings will be available. Special pricing on diploma frames. 

Grad Fair

2025-03-04T10:30:00.000
2025-03-05T18:30:00.000
Students in graduation caps and gowns jump alongside the Testudo mascot in front of a sign that reads 'congratulations'

The University Book Center will host a Graduation Fair on March 4 and 5, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. The event will provide an opportunity to purchase regalia, order announcements, and class rings. Special pricing on diploma frames. Other services include custom doctoral regalia fittings, professional photography, and a young alumni travel agency. The event will include giveaways, raffles, and light fare. 

Regalia Support

Refund and Return Information

The UBC will offer a full refund for regalia that is returned no later than May 18, 2025, 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
 

Regalia Support Contact

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

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