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Cap and Gown Information

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Ordering your cap and gown

All students are required to apply to graduate through the Student Hub. Check your Northeastern email in late-January 2027 for instructions to register for your ceremony or celebration.
If you apply to graduate after January 2027, please allow 5–10 business days for your application to be processed and for registration instructions to be sent to your Northeastern email. Applying to graduate does not provide immediate access to ceremony or celebration registration or cap and gown ordering.

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Complete your registration to access the cap and gown ordering link in the confirmation email.

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Order your cap and gown using your Northeastern NUID and email address. Provide your height and size information.

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Select your campus below for details on how you will receive your regalia.

What’s included

• Regalia consists of a mortarboard cap, gown, and tassel. Graduate and doctoral students will also receive a hood for their degree.
• Students in combined majors will receive regalia for their primary college only.
• Mortarboard caps are the appropriate ceremonial headwear for all degree programs. At Northeastern University, tams are provided for the Doctor of Philosophy regalia.
• All regalia are complimentary if ordered by the deadline, and students can keep them after the ceremonies.

How to wear your cap and gown

Cap and Gown Pick Up Information

Cap and gown pick up information for all campuses will be made available at a later date.

Arlington

Cap and gown pickup information for the Class of 2027 will be announced at a later date.

Boston

Cap and gown pickup information for the Class of 2027 will be announced at a later date.

Charlotte

Cap and gown pickup information for the Class of 2027 will be announced at a later date.

London

All graduands are required to wear the official university academic dress, which must be ordered in advance by December 7, 2026.

You must hire your gown through the Ede & Ravenscroft registration page. Once you enter the institution name ‘Northeastern University London’, you will need to enter your student ID (note: this is different from the number in your student email), your surname and any preferred email. You will need to enter your height, head measurement and any other requirements to hire the correctly sized gown and hat.

There will be a drop off point for gowns at the reception in the foyer. Follow signs or ask a graduation staff for the gown return location.

Miami

Cap and gown pickup information for the Class of 2027 will be announced at a later date.

New York City

Cap and gown pickup information for the Class of 2027 will be announced at a later date.

Oakland and Silicon Valley

Cap and gown pickup information for the Class of 2027 will be announced at a later date.

Portland, Roux Institute

Cap and gown pickup information for the Class of 2027 will be announced at a later date.

Seattle

Cap and gown pickup information for the Class of 2027 will be announced at a later date.

Toronto

Cap and gown pickup information for the Class of 2027 will be announced at a later date.

Vancouver

Cap and gown pickup information for the Class of 2027 will be announced at a later date.

Regalia Adornments

Students receiving academic honors

Undergraduate students receiving a 3.5 GPA or above will receive academic honors and will be recognized with a gold cord that can be worn during the ceremony. Honor cord pick-up will be at the Curry Student Center during cap and gown pick-up dates and times.

In the event a student is not honors eligible for the ceremony program or the honors cord based on their current projected honors, students are still eligible for Latin honors if their final GPA is above a 3.500. In this case, after all final semester grades are submitted the university will award Latin honors reflected on the student’s awarded degree.

Cap and Gown FAQ

Can I customize my mortarboard?

Yes! Graduates are encouraged to decorate and personalize their mortarboards. Please ensure all decorations are appropriate and respectful for a family-friendly event.

Can I have someone else pick up my cap and gown?

Yes! Someone else may pick up your cap and gown for you. Please provide them with your NUID number and a copy of your cap and gown confirmation email.

Cap and gown pick-up is only available at the Boston, New York, Toronto, and Vancouver campuses.

Can I receive my cap and gown earlier or mailed?

Yes! Students have the option to have their cap and gown shipped directly to their residential address, with the exception of students at the Canadian campuses. Caps and gowns for Toronto and Vancouver students is available for pick-up only.

Please review your campus-specific information for details on how to place your cap and gown order and important ordering deadlines.

Cap and gown ordering information will be available by the end of January.

Can I receive my cap and gown if I am not attending the ceremony?

Yes! All students have the option to mail their cap and gown directly to their residential address. It is not required to attend a ceremony to order a cap and gown.

What if I do not receive my cap and gown in time for Commencement?

Regalia is required to wear at the Commencement ceremony and if you arrive without it, we cannot guarantee you will be provided a proper cap and gown. A very limited supply may be available on the day of the ceremony.

If you are a Boston or Canadian student, we highly recommend you pick up your cap and gown prior to the ceremony or have someone else pick it up on your behalf.

What if I lose my cap and gown?

Not to worry! A limited number of extra caps, gowns, tassel and hoods will be available at all ceremonies; however, specific gown sizes cannot be guaranteed.

If you are a Boston student and lose an item of regalia, you can return to the Northeastern Bookstore during open pick-up dates and times to replace the lost item.

I missed the deadline to order my cap and gown! What should I do?

Not to worry! A limited number of extra caps, gowns, tassel and hoods will be available at all ceremonies; however, specific gown sizes cannot be guaranteed.

If you are attending a ceremony in Boston and did not pre-order a cap and gown for pick-up, you can still pick up a cap and gown set at the Northeastern Bookstore. Please provide bookstore staff with your NUID number and height so they can provide you with the appropriate set. Please review the Boston campus cap and gown information for available pick-up dates, times, and additional details.

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