Order Cap and Gown
Congratulations on your nearing graduation and commencement celebration with family and friends. For centuries, caps, gowns, hoods, stoles, chords, and tassels have been traditionally worn by graduates to mark this significant achievement. Together, this clothing is known as academic regalia.
A cap and gown are required for all graduates participating in the commencement ceremony. You may purchase a new cap, gown, and tassel or take part in the lending program at our colleges. Details about both are provided below.
How to Order Your Cap, Gown, and Tassel for 2025
- Caps, gowns, and tassels can be ordered online through Jostens.
- Grad Set (includes cap, gown, and tassel): $29.35 plus tax (approximately $3.04) and UPS flat shipping charge of $14.95 per order = approximately $47.34 total
Order your cap and gown through the buttons below
You may also purchase your cap and gown from another source, but please keep the information below in mind.
- Order your cap, gown, and tassel in royal blue if you are graduating with an associate degree, certificate, high school diploma, or GED.
- Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) grads should order their cap, gown, and tassel in black.
The color of an optional bachelor's grad stole is determined by which BAS degree program or other group you are a member of. Refer to the About Academic Regalia webpage for more information.
Cap and Gown Loan Program
A number of caps and gowns will be available through the Cap and Gown Loan Program. They will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Deadlines, distribution, and pick-up times for your requested regalia are different for each college. Refer to the accordion below for your college.
Details about each college's cap and gown loan program are provided in the accordion boxes below.
North Student Life Gown Loan Program
A limited number of caps and gowns will be available through the Student Life Gown Loan Program. They will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis with requests beginning Thursday, May 8, 2025.
Use the request form to reserve a loaner cap, gown, and tassel.
Please pay close attention to pick-up dates. There are three schedules pick-up times:
- Thursday, May 22, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Student Life Office College Center Building CC1446. Please fill out a request form.
- Monday, June 2, from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Courtyard of North Seattle College & College Center Building CC1446
- Thursday, June 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Student Life Office College Center Building CC1446.
Please email bralynl.beathea@seattlecolleges.edu if you need to arrange a pickup outside of these scheduled times.
Keep in mind bachelor's degree recipients wear black caps and gowns; all others wear royal blue caps and gowns. A cap and gown is required to participate in the commencement ceremony.
Seattle Central College offers a Free Cap-and-Gown Lending Program to reduce any barriers to access. Supplies are limited and based on availability. Students facing financial hardship or barriers are encouraged to take part; however, all graduating students are eligible.
Instructions:
Students can visit the Student Leadership Building to pick up loaner regalia on the following dates. Please bring your student ID with you for pick up.
- Monday, May 19 from noon to 4 p.m.
- Tuesday, May 20 from noon to 4 p.m.
- Tuesday, May 27 from noon to 4 p.m.
For additional information or questions, please email studentleadership.central@seattlecolleges.edu. We look forward to celebrating this achievement with you!
Keep in mind bachelor's degree recipients wear black caps and gowns; all others wear royal blue caps and gowns. A cap and gown is required to participate in the commencement ceremony.
The Cap and Gown Lending Program is hosted by Student Life at South Seattle College. This program helps reduce the financial barriers our students face by providing FREE access to commencement attire and ensuring they can participate in the commencement ceremony. Supplies are limited.
General Program Details for 2025:
- The Cap and Gown Request Form opens Monday, May 12, 2025, at 10 a.m.
- Priority Deadline: Tuesday, May 27, at 8 a.m.
- Our Student Life team will review each request and contact requestors with next steps.
- Gown pick-up - details will be disclosed in confirmation emails.
For questions about this program, contact us at SouthStudentLife@seattlecolleges.edu.
Keep in mind bachelor's degree recipients wear black caps and gowns; all others wear royal blue caps and gowns. A cap and gown is required to participate in the commencement ceremony.
Cap and Gown Donations
Please consider donating your cap and gown to future graduates through our Gown Loan Program. Donation bins will be available at the commencement venue near exits and elevators.