Academic Attire

Graduates and degree candidates who wish to participate in NYU Commencement and NYU Wagner Convocation are required to wear academic attire. Graduates can wear the same cap and gown for both ceremonies. A full academic attire set consists of a gown, cap (for master’s degrees, or a tam (for doctoral degrees), and hood.

Ordering Academic Attire — AVAILABLE MARCH 10, 2025

Keepsake academic attire will be available to Class of 2025 candidates and recent graduates (Summer 2024) for purchase beginning March 10. Academic attire is required for all candidates and graduates attending Commencement. Learn more about academic attire.

Rental Fees

Master's cap, gown, and hood: $79.00
Doctoral cap, gown, and hood: $89.00

Order Academic Attire — Beginning March 10, 2025

Please Note: Students must select the correct “Area of Study” on the Herff Jones, Inc. website to ensure they receive the appropriate hood color.

On-Campus Distribution

Students who do not select home shipping for their academic attire order can pick up their attire in the Eisner and Lubin Auditorium at the Kimmel Center in early May. Attire will also be available for purchase. The first two days of distribution (Wednesday, May 7 and Thursday, May 8) are reserved for students picking up advance orders placed by Friday, April 4.

Distribution Schedule

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. (Advanced orders only)
Thursday, May 8, 2025 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. (Advanced orders only)
Friday, May 9, 2025 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 10, 2025 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 11, 2025 Closed
Monday, May 12, 2025 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.