Academic Attire
Ordering Academic Attire
Advance ordering has now closed; attire orders can no longer be placed online.
If you placed an advance order, you can track the status of your order. The status of your order will update one week before shipment, and tracking information will be generated the day it ships.
Gowns and hoods are made of sustainable fabric, woven from 100% recycled materials. Each gown saves 29 post-consumer waste plastic bottles from the landfill.
Questions?
Contact Herff Jones with any cap and gown order issues or questions.
Email: accountservice@herffjones.com
Phone: 1-855-221-0812
Bachelor's and associate set (cap, gown, and tassel): $55.00
Master's set (cap, gown, hood, and tassel): $75.00
Doctoral (and LLM) set (cap, gown, hood, and tassel): $85.00
Prices include NYS/NYC sales tax.
Shipping to International Addresses
| Ordering Period | Delivery Date | Shipping Cost |
|---|---|---|
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March 13 through April 7, 2023 |
By May 2, 2023 |
$29.95 |
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April 10 through April 14, 2023 |
By May 6, 2023 |
$35.95 |
Shipping to Domestic (US) Addresses
| Ordering Period | Delivery Date | Shipping Cost |
|---|---|---|
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March 13 through April 7, 2023 |
By May 2, 2023 |
$13.95 |
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April 10 through April 14, 2023 |
By May 6, 2023 |
$19.95 |
Custom-made Academic Attire
Master’s and doctoral candidates or graduates may prefer to purchase custom-made academic attire. In particular, those entering the profession of academia may prefer the fine quality regalia suitable for wearing regularly in academic ceremonies. Master’s and doctoral candidates or graduates who wish to purchase custom-made academic attire can do so at the Herff Jones academic regalia website.
Class Rings
Class rings can be ordered online or at the NYU Bookstore. A display of select rings are available to view in-person at the NYU Bookstore located at 726 Broadway, New York, New York, 10003.
University Honors Scholars
If you reach graduation as a top-ranking Baccalaureate candidate or graduate in the Class of 2023, you will be named a University Honors Scholar and awarded the NYU Founders Day Award. Recipients of this honor receive a gold tassel to wear during Commencement and a personalized certificate.
Please note that the University does not distribute tassels, cords, or stoles for Latin honors. Some schools might distribute cords for certain internal honors. Please reach out to your school with questions about departmental honors.
Hood Colors
Much of the color and meaning of the attire is found in the master’s and doctoral hoods. These are lined with silk in the color(s) of the institution conferring the degree and have a velvet border in the color signifying the degree of learning. See the History, Regalia, and Program page for the list of degrees associated with each color.