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Congratulations Graduates!

This page is designed to provide supplemental information for campus-based residential graduates. Please review the main pages and weekend schedule for complete information. Schedule highlights include:

Order Your Academic Regalia

Ordering & Delivery Information
Online ordering deadline is February 23, 2025
Pick up regalia at the Campus Bookstore, beginning April 7th, 2025

Master's academic regalia includes

• master's gown with long, oblong sleeves
• cap and black tassel with graduation year charm
• master's hood with a colored band that represents your major (selected during order process)

Bachelor's academic regalia includes

• bachelor's gown
  cap and black tassel with graduation year charm 

Hooding Ceremony Attire

Hooding is a formal ceremony requiring business attire. Bulky items such as blazers or coats should not be worn under academic robes. Military uniforms can be worn in place of academic regalia. Master's graduates in uniform will carry their hood draped over one arm.

Master's graduates should wear their gowns and carry their hoods draped over their left arms with the colored band closest to their elbow. Hoods will be placed over graduates' heads during the ceremony. Caps should not be worn during the Hooding Ceremony. Staff and faculty will be available for assistance.

Commencement Attire

Commencement is a formal ceremony requiring business attire. Bulky items such as blazers or coats should not be worn under academic robes. Students are not permitted to decorate their caps. Students will be asked to remove caps just before the National Anthem so plan to pin caps loosely to ensure easy removal when requested.

Class Giving Office

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NU Alumni Association

Stay in touch with us after you graduate! Attend where you live. Return for Homecoming 2025 in October and order custom .