You must wear a cap and gown for the commencement ceremony. Michigan Tech allows certain exceptions, such as religious clothing or military uniforms.
ROTC commissionees will begin the commencement by wearing their uniforms through the commissioning and will put on their cap and gown before returning to their assigned seat. If you have questions, please refer to the Regalia Guidelines.
How to Order
Graduates may order their caps and gowns through the Campus Store. Regalia is the property of the graduate. Rental regalia is not available.
Regalia Order Deadlines
Order deadlines will be announced in September 2024
Undergraduate Candidate Set $60.00 (plus tax)
Masters Candidate Set $120.00 (plus tax)
PhD Candidate set $140.00 (plus tax)
After the deadline
Undergraduate Candidate Set $80.00 (plus tax and expedited shipping)
Masters Candidate Set $140.00 (plus tax and expedited shipping)
PhD Candidate set $160.00 (plus tax and expedited shipping)
Orders placed after noon on March 18, 2024 are not guaranteed to arrive before the ceremony.
Regalia Pickup
Regalia orders can be picked up Monday, Dec. 9 through Wednesday, Dec 11, 2024 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m at the Campus Store Buyback Window. You will need to present a photo ID to pick up your order.
A few things to note:
- All sets include a gown, SureFit cap (one size fits most) and tassel. Masters and PhD sets also include a hood.
- Prices subject to change. There are no refunds on cap and gown orders.
- Students participating in Midyear Commencement 2024 may order their caps and gowns beginning in October 2024.
- Masters and PhD students may not wear undergraduate regalia.
- Please contact the Campus Bookstore at 906-487-2410 or capandgown@mtu.edu if you have any questions.
How to Get Cords
Veterans receive a red, white and blue cord to wear at the ceremony. Please contact Kathy Pintar in the Registrar's Office to get your cord.
Student organizations recognized by the University will be allowed, as a group, to wear a cord or stole in the color of their choosing. The following cord colors are not to be used as they are reserved:
- Red, White and Blue (Veterans)
- Gold (Summa Cum Laude)
- Silver (Magna Cum Laude)
- Copper (Cum Laude)
- Black and Gold (University Athletes)
Each organization should purchase the cord/stole for all members walking, and not for individual recognition. These items must be ordered by the organization. Please plan to have cords/stoles ordered at least three weeks before the ceremony. Each organization will be responsible for purchasing, distributing, and collecting afterward (if desired) the cords/stoles.
How to Wear Your Tassel
All graduates wear their tassels on the right side of their cap. Michigan Tech asks graduates to wear tassels this way, so the photographer has a clear opening to take your picture.