Order Academic Attire

Keepsake academic attire is available for purchase from Monday, March 11 to Friday, April 5 for the Class of 2024. Academic attire is required for all candidates and graduates attending Commencement. 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


Pricing, Shipping, and Distribution

A full academic attire set consists of a gown, tassel, cap (mortarboard for bachelor’s and master’s, or a tam for doctoral degrees), and hood (only for master’s and doctoral degrees). Prices include NYS/NYC sales tax.

Bachelor's and associate set: $55.00
Master's set: $79.00
Doctoral (and LLM) set: $89.00

  Ordering Period Delivery Date Shipping Cost
Domestic (US) Address

March 11–April 5

By April 30 $14.90
International Address

March 11–April 5

By April 30
$32.00

On-campus Distribution

For those who do not select home shipping, academic attire distribution will be in the Eisner and Lubin Auditorium at the Kimmel Center. The first two days of distribution, Tuesday, May 7, and Wednesday, May 8, will be reserved for picking up advance orders that were placed by Friday, April 5.

Distribution Schedule

Tuesday, May 7, 2024                     11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. (Advance orders only)
Wednesday, May 8, 2024               11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. (Advance orders only)
Thursday, May 9, 2024                   11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Friday, May 10, 2024                       11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 11, 2024                    1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. 
Sunday, May 12, 2024                      Closed
Monday, May 13, 2024                     10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 14, 2024                     10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 15, 2024               Closed


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.

Master's Candidates or Graduates

Order using promo code NYUMASTER35 between January 1, 2024 and March 22, 2024 to save $35 on custom master’s gowns. This academic attire will incur shipping charges and should arrive by early May.

Doctoral Candidates or Graduates

Order using promo code NYUDR75 between January 1, 2024 and March 22, 2024 to save $75 on custom doctoral gowns. This academic attire will incur shipping charges and should arrive by early May.


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, 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 satin 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.