Regalia (cap and gown) is required to participate in the HWCOE Recognition Ceremonies. Please direct all questions about caps, gowns, and tassels to the UF Bookstore at (352) 392-0194 or cap-gown@ufl.edu.
Ordering your Cap & Gown
Herff Jones is the official location to order your cap & gown for UF’s commencement ceremonies.
Please make sure to pick the correct tassel for your degree. HWCOE Tassel color is orange for both bachelor’s and master’s candidates.
The deadline to order your regalia with standard shipping is March 21st. Click here to order your regalia from Herff Jones.
- Doctoral Regalia: Gown & Hood are rented, and you must return them to Herff Jones. Tam/hat and tassel are yours to keep.
- Bachelor Regalia: All Bachelor Regalia is purchased and yours to keep.
- Master Regalia: All Master Regalia is purchased and yours to keep.
Honor Cords – are for Undergraduates only. Please order honor cords at UFloridashop.com.
Please note, the commencement office cannot assist with regalia orders, these must be managed through Regalia Services. Contact cap-gown@ufl.edu.
Tassels and Caps
Candidates for degrees at the University of Florida wear the black mortarboard with a tassel whose color is distinctive of the degree being received. For undergraduate students, the tassel should hang on the right side and moved to the left side after the receipt of the degree. Graduate students should place the tassel on the left side.