Caps and Gowns
- Undergraduate Attire
- The university commencement ceremony is an academic ceremony; therefore all participants must wear traditional University of Wisconsin-Stout academic regalia.
- Bachelor degree graduate caps and gowns are black and the color of tassel is white for Bachelor of Arts and yellow for Bachelor of Science. Cost of cap, gown, and tassel is approximately $25.00.
- Undergraduate students who are listed in the commencement bulletin with honors (*) are given a cordon to be worn at commencement. Honor cordons are distributed along with the guest tickets.
- Gown size is based on the graduate's height and weight. Caps are one size fits all.
- All graduates are to purchase caps and gowns at the University Bookstore. There is no need to place orders in advance.
- Caps and gowns can also be ordered and shipped through the University Bookstore via phone at 715 232-1235, via fax at 715 232-2315, or via email at uw-stout@bkstr.com. All orders are shipped via UPS ground at a rate of $6.95. Orders may be shipped via second date air or next day are at the customer's request. Additional shipping charges will apply. Payment must be received prior to shipment.
- The University Bookstore accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express. Other forms of payment include personal check or money order along with cash.
- Graduate Attire
- The university commencement ceremony is an academic ceremony; therefore all participants must wear traditional University of Wisconsin-Stout academic regalia.
- Graduate students will wear traditional black attire. Hood color is based on the degree of the graduate. Cost of cap, gown, and hood is approximately $45.00.
- Gown size is based on the graduate's height and weight. Caps are one size fits all.
- All graduates are to purchase caps and gowns at the University Bookstore. There is no need to place orders in advance.
- Caps and gowns can also be ordered and shipped through the University Bookstore via phone at 715 232-1235, via fax at 715 232-2315, or via email at uw-stout@bkstr.com. All orders are shipped via UPS ground at a rate of $6.95. Orders may be shipped via second date air or next day are at the customer's request. Additional shipping charges will apply. Payment must be received prior to shipment.
- The University Bookstore accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express. Other forms of payment include personal check or money order along with cash.
- Appropriate Dress
- Mortarboards are to be worn with the point of the shell to the rear and with the tassel forward. Bachelor degree candidates will wear the tassel to the right. Master degree candidates will wear the tassel to the left.
- Master degree graduates will have their appropriate colored hoods folded and carried over the right arm in the processional. Graduate students will be hooded on stage.
- Graduates must wear shoes and other visible apparel that harmonize with the academic attire.
- Only cordons or other insignia that represent academic achievement or academic honors may be worn on the standard attire; these must be approved by the Memorials and Honors Committee and the Chancellor. No other decorations, including flowers, may be worn, as they distract from the dignity of the ceremony.
