Order Regalia

Cap and gowns are NOT required to participate in the commencement ceremony. If you would like to order keepsake regalia, you can place an order through Oak Hall. Find order and pricing information below. 

To purchase a cap and gown: If you plan to pick up your regalia order on the Monterey campus the week of Commencement, the deadline to order is Sunday, November 3rd, 8:59 p.m. Pacific. If you would like your regalia order shipped directly to your current location, the deadline to order is Sunday, November 10th, 8:59 p.m. Pacific (additional shipping fee applies for ship-to-home orders). Ship to home option can come as late as December 13th so do not have your regalia shipped to you directly if you will be in Monterey in-person for Commencement to avoid missing your delivery.

Alternatively, our campus has a gown loan option available on a limited basis for graduates who are in need of regalia. This service provides pre-owned gowns in various sizes, though availability is limited to what we currently have on hand. Gowns can be picked up on campus before the ceremony and must be returned after commencement. If you are interested in requesting a loaned gown, please reach out via email to blburke@middlebury.edu. Please indicate your height and weight in the email request so we may properly fit you.

Attire

Please note cap and gown regalia is NOT mandatory for the ceremony; many students opt to wear traditional, cultural dress or appropriate business attire. If you opt to wear a cap and gown, please wear business attire under your gown as this is a formal occasion. The mortarboard is worn flat and straight on your forehead. Safety pins and bobby pins will be available but it is best to bring your own if possible.

For master’s candidates, the tassel goes on the left to signify previous possession of an academic degree. For bachelor’s candidates, the tassel is worn on the right side before the degree is conferred; once the degree is conferred you will change the tassel from the right to the left side.

All Oak Hall regalia items are made out of 100 percent post-consumer recycled plastic bottles. For any questions related to ordering your regalia, contact rsvp@middlebury.edu.

Winter 2024 Regalia Pricing and Order Link

If you wish to purchase regalia, orders may be placed online at: https://middleburyatmonterey.shopoakhalli.com 

The deadline to order for pick up at MIIS is Sunday, November 3, 8:59 p.m. Pacific. 

The deadline to order and have it shipped to your home (for a fee) is Sunday, November 10, 8:59 p.m. Pacific. Ship to home option can come as late as December 13th so do not have your regalia shipped to you directly if you will be in Monterey in-person for Commencement to avoid missing your delivery.

Pricing:

  • MA Package (Master hood, Cap, Gown, and Tassel): $65.50*
  • Master Hood Only: $28.50*
  • Tassel Only: $6.50*
  • Cap Only: $10.00*

*Sales tax will be added upon checkout. Shipping fee of $15.95 domestic / $60.00 international will apply to all home ship orders and will be shipped to your home directly. 

Orders Pickup

All regalia orders being shipped to campus can be picked up the week of Commencement. Information about pickup days and times will be posted here at a later date and will be emailed to those who have purchased items. 

Recycling Your Cap and Gown

Your cap and gown are yours to keep; however, you may also donate them to future graduates. Should you choose to do so, recycle boxes will be available at the reception following the ceremony.