Traditional caps and gowns are recommended at all WSU in-person Commencement ceremonies. The Academic Costume Code guides the design of regalia used at colleges and universities nationwide.
Those being commissioned as officers in the ROTC program may choose to wear either their military uniform or a cap and gown.
Check your regalia as soon as you receive it to make sure everything is correct, please do not wait until the day of your ceremony. All regalia is rented and must be returned, except for the cap and tassel.
All regalia and announcements are made and shipped from Herff Jones. Please contact them with any issues.
800.837.4235 | accountservice@herffjones.com | www.herffjones.com
STUDENT REGALIA
Early bird ordering: 8/18 – 9/8
Regular Pricing: 9/9 – 10/24
FACULTY REGALIA
Regalia may be rented at no cost online through Herff Jones.
Place your order 8/18 – 10/24
Students may also order regalia in-person at The Bookie during Grad Fair
October 15 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Please note that inventory will be limited if ordering after this date.
Herff Jones Tracking System
Herff Jones is introducing a new tracking system for rental gowns starting immediately.
When you place your order, you will be asked to accept a rental agreement and authorize a charge for unreturned products. If the gown is not returned, you will be charged a non-return fee based on your degree:
- Bachelor: $150
- Master: $350
- Doctor: $500
To help you remember, Herff Jones will send multiple reminders: 7 days before the ceremony, 7 days after, and a final notice 30 days after the ceremony if the gown is not returned.
If you need to dispute a charge or have any issues, you can submit a refund request through Zendesk or contact the support line at 800-837-4235. Additionally, if you need to exchange your gown, please visit The Bookie inside the CUB where your original gown will be replaced with one from bulk stock, and be sure the exchange is returned promptly to avoid fees.
Tips for Wearing Regalia
- Wear tassels on the right side.
- Remove academic caps during the posting of the colors and national anthem.
- Wear your stoles, sashes, and cords underneath the crimson/grey University yoke. Pull the yoke up snug to your throat with no sagging or gaping. (To do this, reach around to the back and pull the end of the yoke down.)
- Doctoral candidates, remove your tam during hooding.
Honor Cords
Undergraduates earning a 3.5 or higher grade-point average are considered honor students and can receive a custom WSU honor cord of crimson and silver. Contact your academic department or advisor for information.
(Neither The Bookie nor The Commencement Office provides honor cords.)
Bookie Contact Information
North East 1500 Terrell Mall
Compton Union Building
PO Box 549
Pullman, WA 99163
509-332-2537, ext. 127
bksbookie@bncollege.com
