Academic Regalia and Honors

Black academic regalia is required to participate in commencement ceremonies. Regalia may be purchased online at the St. Cloud State Jostens Store before it is available in the bookstore and shipped to home addresses. Jostens is our official provider of regalia, however caps and gowns may be purchased elsewhere. 

Want to give back to a future graduate? Learn more about our regalia donation program.

Spring 2026 regalia purchase deadlines:

  • April 1: Ship-to-home ordering deadline.
  • March 23: Purchase regalia in person at the Husky Bookstore. The Bookstore will continue to sell regalia throughout commencement ceremonies.

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  • Undergraduate students
    • Gown (differs by degree level, required)
    • Cap (differs by degree level, required)
    • Optional tassel (red/black)
    • Optional cords and stoles
    • Optional honors cords (colors differs by honor, see below)
  • Graduate students
    • Gown (differs by degree level, required)
    • Cap (differs by degree level, required)
    • Hoods (differs by degree type detailed below)
    • Optional tassel (colors differ by degree type)
    • Optional cords and stoles

Undergraduate Students

Graduate and Doctoral Student Hood and Tassel Colors (by degree)

Regalia Donations

Financial barriers should never prevent a Husky from participating in commencement. To support every student in celebrating their academic achievements, the Dean of Students Office offers a regalia loan program. This service, made possible through community donations, allows students to request commencement attire at no cost. While we strive to meet all requests, regalia is available on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be guaranteed.

Graduating students facing financial difficulties can request graduation regalia at no cost using this form.

Email the Dean of Students Office or call 320-308-3111 for more information.

Donate Your Regalia

After commencement, graduates are encouraged to donate their cap and gown to the Dean of Students Office to support future Huskies. Donations help ensure that financial barriers do not prevent students from participating in this important milestone. Regalia can be dropped off outside AMC 110. Thank you for giving back to the Husky community!

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