One step closer to making it official.
Receiving your cap and gown is an exciting part of reaching this milestone! Before you order cap and gown, there are several steps you need to take to officially apply for graduation.
Ordering Your Cap and Gown
Online ordering of cap and gown for the May 2026 Commencement ceremonies will begin in early February.
Those who opt for campus delivery when ordering their cap and gown will pick up their regalia at the Campus Store (bookstore) during specified times in early May (days and times to be announced).
Undergraduate degree recipients and master's degree recipients will receive custom University of Hartford "keeper" gowns, which do not need to be returned. These gowns with University of Hartford seals embroidered in red are manufactured from recycled plastic bottles. Doctoral candidates will receive a custom rental gown with hood that needs to be returned; the tam can be kept. All graduates will be given a degree-specific color tassel with a University of Hartford "H." Souvenir red-and-white tassels with the 2026 date may be purchased as an option.
Also available for purchase will be a Stole of Gratitude, giving you the chance to thank those who helped you on your educational journey. Wear it for the ceremony and then present it to the person who helped you make your dream a reality. International stoles are also available to purchase for students who studied abroad or who would like to recognize their home country.