Graduation Gear at the Stanford Bookstore
Academic attire is required to participate in many Commencement Weekend activities and will be available to rent or purchase from the Stanford Bookstore.
Dates and Deadlines
Monday, March 7 – Cap & Gown ordering website goes “Live”
Wednesday, April 13 – In-store Grad Fair from 3-6 p.m. & custom regalia/class ring ordering deadline (to have in time for commencement)
Monday, April 25 – Student/Faculty online cap & gown pre-order deadline
Monday, May 16 – Last day for students to order for home delivery ($12.95 shipping)
Friday, May 27 – Last day for students to order for home delivery with RUSH delivery ($19.95 shipping)
Tuesday, May 31 – Pre-order cap & gown distribution begins (Stanford Bookstore lower level)
Thursday, June 2 – Open stock distribution begins (Stanford Bookstore lower level)
Note: To guard against continuing delays in the supply chain, we recommend you place your order as early as possible.
Have questions? Visit or email the Stanford Bookstore at stanford@bkstr.com.
Cap and Gown Orders
All graduates are required to wear a cap and gown to process in the main Commencement ceremony and Baccalaureate celebration. The deadline to order regalia has passed. Please visit the Stanford Bookstore beginning June 2 for open stock distribution.
Graduation Gifts and Announcements
Check out the Stanford Bookstore website to order diploma frames, graduation memorabilia and gifts. See the Stanford Bookstore flyer for details.