Graduation Gear at the Stanford Bookstore
Academic attire is required to participate in many Commencement Weekend activities and is available to rent or purchase from the Stanford Bookstore. The vast majority rent regalia, and those who regularly participate in Commencement exercises, such as faculty, may opt to purchase.
Important Dates and Deadlines
Monday, June 2 – Saturday, June 14: Student rental regalia available to pick up at the Stanford Bookstore, second floor, 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 15 (Main Commencement Ceremony day): Student rental regalia available to pick up at the Stanford Bookstore, second floor, 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Sunday, June 15: Rental regalia returns at the Stanford Bookstore
Regalia Rentals
All graduates and faculty are required to wear a cap and gown (regalia) to process in the main Commencement ceremony and Baccalaureate celebration.
Student Regalia Pickups and Rentals
Student regalia is available for rent in person at the Stanford Bookstore. See à la carte options.
- June 2-6 from 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
- June 9-14 from 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
- June 15 from 7 a.m. - 10 a.m.
- Bookstore, Second Floor
Faculty Regalia Pickup
- June 9-13 from 12 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Bookstore, Second Floor
Faculty who missed the deadline to pre-order can still get generic rental regalia during open stock at the bookstore, June 9th - 13th. Please note that the hoods provided for walk-up faculty rentals will have Stanford Colors in the lining, and not all degree colors will be available.
Regalia Purchase Options
The Stanford Bookstore is the only authorized and licensed seller of Stanford regalia. Custom regalia is exclusively for purchase. In partnership with Jostens, the bookstore offers standard and custom Stanford regalia.
Orders for 2025 Commencement are closed. Ordering for next year's Commencement is available. Lead time is a firm 6-8 weeks.
Rental Regalia Returns
Student returns:
Gowns can be returned after the ceremony to either the Stanford Bookstore (in front of the store) or to the Stanford Bookstore popup locations throughout the Stadium during the Sunday Commencement ceremony. Gowns, hoods, and PhD tams may be kept throughout the weekend’s festivities and should be returned by Monday. Mortarboards and tassels are yours to keep.
Faculty returns:
Gowns can be returned after the ceremony to either the Stanford Bookstore (in front of the store) or to the Stanford Bookstore popup locations throughout the Stadium during the Sunday Commencement ceremony. Regalia may be kept throughout the weekend’s festivities and should be returned by Monday.