All degree candidates must wear the proper academic regalia that is appropriate for the degree they receive at Convocation, regardless of any previous degrees received. Convocation is a formal and traditional ceremony, and we ask that any attire or adornment worn by candidates be appropriate for the occasion.

Bachelor

Bachelor’s degree candidates are required to purchase a cap, gown, and tassel, at the cost of $55.00. Please see below for available purchase options:

Online:

Regalia may be purchased online at oakhallcg.com/pages/uchicago. Online orders will ship to your home address within 2 weeks of ordering. The deadline for online ordering is Monday, April 27, 2026.

Please note:

• Regalia rental is not available for bachelor’s degree caps, gowns, and tassels.

• Online purchase with in-store pickup is not available.

• International shipment dates are not guaranteed.

In Store:

Regalia will be available for in-person purchase at the UChicago Bookstore beginning on Monday, May 4, 2026.

Please note:

• Regalia will also be available for in-person purchase at the UChicago Bookstore during Countdown to Convocation, the graduation resource fair, on April 8 & 9, 2026.

Master

Master’s degree candidates are required to purchase a cap, gown, and tassel, at the cost of $82.00. Additionally, some divisions and schools require hoods. It is encouraged that students contact their area dean of students’ office for regalia requirements and costs, as they differ by unit. Please see below for available purchase options:

Online:

Regalia may be purchased online at oakhallcg.com/pages/uchicago. Online orders will ship to your home address within 2 weeks of ordering. The deadline for online ordering is Monday, April 27, 2026.

Please note:

• Regalia rental is not available for master’s degree caps, gowns, tassels, or hoods.

• Online purchase with in-store pickup is not available.

• International shipment dates are not guaranteed.

In Store:

Regalia will be available for in-person purchase at the UChicago Bookstore beginning on Monday, May 4, 2026.

Please note:

• Regalia will also be available for in-person purchase at the UChicago Bookstore during Countdown to Convocation, the graduation resource fair, on April 8 & 9, 2026.

Doctoral (Ph.D./ J.D.)

Doctoral candidates are required to rent or purchase a cap, gown, and tassel. Additionally, some divisions and schools require hoods. It is encouraged that students contact their area dean of students’ office for regalia requirements and costs, as they differ by unit.

Please see below for available rent or purchase options:

Rental:

Regalia may be rented online at oakhallcg.com/pages/uchicago. Online rental orders will ship to the UChicago Bookstore and will be available for pickup during the week of June 1, 2026. The deadline to submit an online rental order is Monday, April 27, 2026.

Please note:

• The UChicago bookstore will have a limited number of regalia available to rent beginning on June 1, 2026. In-person rental will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Online rental orders require payment at the time of placing the order.

• There is no ship-to-home option for online rental orders. All regalia will be shipped to the UChicago Bookstore for pickup.

Purchase:

Souvenir/Custom purchase orders can be placed online at oakhallcg.com/pages/uchicago. Please allow 8 weeks for production and shipping. The deadline for purchase is Monday, April 6, 2026.

Please note:

• In-store purchase at the UChicago Bookstore is not available.

Doctoral (MD)

Doctoral candidates are required to rent or purchase a cap, gown, and tassel. Additionally, some divisions and schools require hoods. It is encouraged that students contact their area dean of students office for regalia requirements and costs, as they differ by unit.

Please see below for available rent or purchase options:

Rental:

Regalia may be rented online at oakhallcg.com/pages/uchicago. Online rental orders will ship to the UChicago Bookstore and will be available for pickup during the week of May 18, 2026. The deadline to submit an online rental order is Friday, April 10, 2026.

Please note:

• Online rental orders require payment at the time of placing the order.

• There is no ship-to-home option for online rental orders. All regalia will be shipped to the UChicago Bookstore for pickup.

Purchase:

Souvenir/Custom purchase orders can be placed online at oakhallcg.com/pages/uchicago. Please allow 8 weeks for production and shipping. The deadline for purchase is Monday, March 16, 2026.

Please note:

• In-store purchase at the UChicago Bookstore is not available.