Traditional academic regalia is worn by participating faculty and students in all commencement ceremonies at the University of Missouri-Columbia. The type of dress originated in the 12th century, and standard codes of dress were adopted by American institutions in the late 19th century. Visit the History of the Cap and Gown for more details.

There are different elements worn by faculty, undergraduate students and graduate and professional students.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

Purchase regalia from the University Bookstore in Brady Commons. Bachelor keepsake sets (cap, gown and tassel) are available until graduation. Contact the University Bookstore for current prices.

When ordering the regalia, BE SURE TO inform the Bookstore that you are an undergraduate student.

There are different kinds of caps and gowns for each level of degree. See the history of the cap and gown for more details.

There also are specific tassel colors for your department's area of discipline.

GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDENTS

Rent or purchase regalia (cap, gown and tassel) from the University Bookstore in Brady Commons.

Master's keepsake regalia (cap, gown and tassel) is available for purchase from the bookstore. Contact the University Bookstore for current prices.

Doctoral regalia (cap, gown and tassel) is available for rental. Contact the University Bookstore for current price information. The deadline to rent doctoral regalia is approximately 1.5 months in advance of graduation. Doctoral hoods can be purchased from the University Bookstore if you are participating in this event.

There are different kinds of caps and gowns for each level of degree. See the history of the cap and gown for more details.

When ordering the regalia, BE SURE TO inform the Bookstore that you are a master's or doctoral student.

There also are specific tassel colors for your department's area of discipline.

FACULTY

Order/rent regalia (cap, gown and tassel) from the University Bookstore in Brady Commons no later than 1.5 months in advance of graduation.

When ordering the regalia, BE SURE TO inform the Bookstore that you are a faculty member.

There are different kinds of caps and gowns for each level of degree. See the history of the cap and gown for more details.

There also are specific tassel colors for your department's area of discipline.

For more information about announcements, caps, gowns and tassels, contact University Bookstore at (573)882-7611 or visit the University Bookstore web site.