Cap and Gown

All students participating in Commencement Ceremonies are required to wear a cap and gown. Students who order their cap and gown through Herff Jones should receive their order at the address provided when completing their order. Students can expect their orders to ship within 4 weeks from date of purchase.

Undergraduate (Bachelors & Nexus) Degree Students

Undergraduate students should purchase a cap, gown, and tassel in order to participate in the ceremony. Orders can be placed through UWG Outfitters or through our contracted vendor, Herff Jones. Cords and stoles are optional.  Students who qualify to purchase Latin Honors cords will be contacted by email.

Masters & Specialist Degree Students

Masters and Specialist students should purchase a cap, gown, tassel, and hood for their designated college in order to participate in the ceremony. Orders can be placed through UWG Outfitters or through our contracted vendor, Herff Jones. Masters and Specialist students do not wear Latin Honors cords, as these are for undergraduate students only. 

Doctoral Graduates 

Effective Fall 2026, all doctoral graduates attending a commencement ceremony will be required to wear the blue and red doctoral regalia. The blue and red doctoral regalia is only available through Herff Jones. Purchase and rental options are available. Please check your UWG email for ordering information. 

Herff Jones Cap & Gown Orders

A limited number of caps and gowns may be purchased directly through UWG Outfitters.

UWG Outfitters

Graduation Announcements

Graduation announcements are available to order through UWG Print Services and Herff Jones. 

Print Services Graduation Announcements