Regalia Information

Cap and Gown Information

Registering for cap and gown

Students’ height and degree information is collected through their Graduation Application on their Student Hub. To learn more about Applying to Graduate or Viewing your Application to Graduate click here.

What’s included

Regalia consists of a mortarboard cap, gown, and tassel. Graduate and doctoral students will also receive a hood for their degree. All regalia are complimentary and students can keep them after the ceremonies.

Students receiving academic honors

Undergraduate students receiving academic honors of a 3.5 GPA or above will get a gold cord that can be worn during the ceremony. These will be available in Solomon Court during the open cap and gown pick-up days and times.

International flags

At the Commencement Ceremony each year, we celebrate Northeastern’s diverse and global graduating class by asking graduates to wave flags representing their home country, a location they did a global experience, or a place of importance to them. Boston graduates can fill out the Graduation Flag Form by April 1, 2023 to receive a flag. Flags will be available when you pick up your cap and gown. Please send any questions or concerns to [email protected].

Cap and Gown Pickup Information

Bay Area

Regalia information is collected through your ceremony registration link that will be emailed to students in early March.

Cap and gown pick-up information will be provided at a later date.

Boston

Cap and gowns can be picked up in Solomon Court, Cabot Center during these dates and times:

Friday, April 28: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 29: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 30: CLOSED
Monday, May 1: 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 2: 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 3: 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 4: 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, May 5: 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 6: 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Additionally, there will be a cap decorating event hosted by Alumni Relations on Saturday, April 29 and Tuesday, May 2 during open hours.

Charlotte

Regalia information is collected through your ceremony registration link that will be emailed to students in early March.

Cap and gown pick-up information will be provided at a later date.

London

Academic Gowns should be hired from Ede & Ravenscroft. Instructions on how to do this are included in the invitation sent to graduating students but any questions can be directed to [email protected]. You will need your student ID and surname to login.

On the day of the ceremony, gowns will need to be returned by 4:00 p.m.

Oakland, Mills College at Northeastern

Regalia information is collected through your ceremony registration link that will be emailed to students in early March.

Cap and gown pick-up information will be provided at a later date.

Portland, Roux Institute

Regalia information is collected through your ceremony registration link that will be emailed to students in early March.

Regalia will be available for student pick up on-campus daily between June 5 – 8, from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. at the front desk of the Learner Services corner.

Seattle

Regalia information is collected through your ceremony registration link that will be emailed to students in early March.

Cap and gown pick-up information will be provided at a later date.

Toronto

Regalia information is collected through your ceremony registration link that will be emailed to students in early March.

Cap and gown pick-up information will be provided at a later date.

Regalia FAQ

Can I customize my mortarboard?

Yes! We encourage graduates to decorate and customize their mortarboard. Please be mindful to have appropriate decorations since this is a family event.

Additonally, the Boston campus is hosting Cap Decorating events on Friday, April 28, 2023 and Sunday, April 30, 2023 at Solomon Court during cap and gown pick up. More information will be emailed to students in April.

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

Yes, someone else can pick up your cap and gown. More information on the pickup process will be available by April 2023. They do not have to be a Northeastern student to pick up.

Can I receive my regalia earlier or mailed?

No, regalia will not be made available until the scheduled pick–up dates and times.

Cap and gown for the Class of 2023 will only be available to pick up at Solomon court during the open dates and times. We cannot guarantee that mailed regalia will be delivered in time for the Commencement ceremony.

More information about pick-up will be available by March 2023.

Can I receive my regalia if I am not attending the ceremony?

A cap and gown will only be available for pick up to students attending the commencement ceremony or college celebration.

Regalia can be mailed by request after the ceremonies are completed. Email [email protected] with your NUID and mailing address.

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

We highly recommend you pick up your cap and gown prior to the ceremony or have someone else pick it up on your behalf.

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.

What if I lose my cap and gown?

If you lose an item of regalia, you can return to your cap and gown pick up location during the open pick-up dates and hours to replace the lost item.

We cannot guarantee cap and gown sizes as only a limited number of extra regalia will be available.