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. Regalia is available to order at uchicago.shopoakhalli.com or through the University Bookstore, located at 970 East 58th Street. 

Bachelor’s and Master's Regalia

Bachelor’s degree candidates are to purchase a cap, gown, and tassel, at the cost of $65.50.

Master’s degree candidates are to purchase a cap, gown, and tassel, at the cost of $91.50. Some divisions and schools require candidates to wear a hood, which can be purchased for an additional $39.50. It is encouraged that students contact their area dean of students office for regalia requirements and costs, as they differ by unit.

Attire may be ordered at Countdown to Convocation on April 3-4, 2024, at the University Bookstore, where professional portraits will be taken of candidates in their full academic regalia. For candidates who are unable to order at Countdown to Convocation, regalia will be available for purchase at the University Bookstore (2nd floor) beginning May 1, 2024.

Sustainability: Bachelor’s and master’s gowns are made of 100 percent postconsumer recycled plastic bottles, manufactured using GreenWeaver technology in the United States. If you would like to donate your gown after the ceremony, please coordinate directly with your dean of students office. Thank you for doing your part to help promote a sustainable campus.

Doctoral and Law Regalia

Doctoral and Law School degree candidates are to wear a tam, gown, and tassel, available for rent at the cost of $83.25. Some candidates will be required to rent a hood for an additional $49.00.

Rented M.D. regalia orders must be placed by April 15, 2024, to ensure delivery before Convocation. Doctoral and Law School regalia must be ordered by April 17, 2024. You may also order your attire at Countdown to Convocation, on April 3-4, 2024. Rented attire must be returned to the University Bookstore following the ceremony, no later than June 3, 2024.

If you prefer to purchase attire, please email bksuchicago@bncollege.com. Purchased academic attire requires eight weeks lead time, therefore orders must be placed by March 25, 2024, for M.D. orders, and April 1, 2024, for Ph.D. and J.D. orders to guarantee delivery in time for the ceremony.

Contact

Please contact the University Bookstore at 773.702.7712 or at bksuchicago@bncollege.com for any other regalia-related questions.