PhD Attire

The deadline to purchase PhD graduation attire and be guaranteed the correct size for the Spring 2021 ceremony is March 26th, 2021. After this date, every effort will be made to accommodate orders, but a rental may be substituted. Late purchases may result in a rental as a replacement or you can order rental PhD attire here.

Purchase Graduation Attire for PhD Candidates

All PhD attire orders must be delivered to a campus address or shipped. Pick up in-store will not be allowed. You will be asked to choose a delivery method during the checkout process. Please choose campus delivery for all University buildings on central campus. All other addresses, including Fredericksen Court and the ISU Research Park, should choose PhD Attire Ground Shipping. Orders will arrive approximately 1 week prior to commencement.

Sizing

• After clicking "Add to Cart" you will be asked to provide your weight, height, chest measurement and head measurement to ensure a properly fitting ensemble.
• To measure head, place measuring tape around head approximately one inch above the brow and pull snugly.
• To measure chest, place measuring tape under arms and around the widest part of your chest or bust.
• Please make sure to use a fabric measuring tape, not a retractable hardware one.

If you are unsure if you are measuring correctly, please come into the bookstore and we can ensure correct measurements.

Complete Attire purchase includes Official ISU Red Gown, Hood, Tam, and Tassel.

For questions about ordering PhD graduation attire, please contact Rachel Faircloth, [email protected], 515-294-0245. For questions about PhD commencement information, please visit the Graduation and Commencement website.

We want to make your commencement ceremony the most beautiful and memorable ceremony experience possible with the finest regalia available to Iowa State University Ph.D. candidates. Rent online here April 22nd, 2021 and due back by May 21st, 2021..

Rent the Official ISU Red Gown, Tam & Tassel for PhD Candidates/Faculty/Staff - ISU Grads Only

The deadline to rent PhD graduation attire and be guaranteed the correct size for the Spring 2021 ceremony is 3 business days before your scheduled filming time . After this date, every effort will be made to accommodate orders. Ships within three business days with return label - $25.45 Ships within three business days with return label - $37.50 Ships within two business days with return label - $45.50 Ships next business day with return label - $67.50

You will be provided with a return shipping label for your rented gown to return after the commencement ceremony. If you do not return by the deadline, you will be charged the full purchase price of the regalia.

Orders will arrive within 5 business days of ordering.

Sizing

Sizing is based on height and weight standards. If you would like to include your head and chest measurements, please add these in the remarks section before proceeding to the checkout, making sure to include the unit of measurement you are using.

If you are unsure if you are measuring correctly, please come into the bookstore and we can ensure correct measurements.

Note: Hood is not included with rental. The Office of the Registrar will provide each candidate with a PhD hood to be used during the ceremony. If you would like to purchase a hood to keep, you can do so in the accessories step in the ordering process.

For questions about ordering PhD graduation attire, please contact Rachel Faircloth, [email protected], 515-294-0245. For questions about PhD commencement information, please visit the Graduation & Commencement website.

Photo by Bob Elbert

We want to make your commencement ceremony the most beautiful and memorable ceremony experience possible with the finest regalia available to Iowa State University Ph.D. candidates. Rent online here by April 22nd, 2021 and due back by May 21st, 2021. Renting open February 9th, 2021.

ORDERING DEADLINE PAST - A $25.99 HANDLING FEE WILL BE CHARGED TO YOUR ORDER FOR EXPEDITED PROCESSING, PLUS ANY BASE SHIPPING CHARGES ($7.99 GROUND SHIPPING + $25.99 HANDLING FEE). THIS INCLUDES PICK UP AND CAMPUS DELIVERY ORDERS.

Rent the Official ISU Red Gown Only for PhD Candidates/Faculty/Staff - ISU Grads Only

The deadline to rent PhD graduation attire and be guaranteed the correct size for the Spring 2020 ceremony is November 12th. After this date, every effort will be made to accommodate orders.

Rentals must be returned to the Iowa State University Book Store by 5:00 pm on December 8th, 2020, or you will be charged the full purchase price of the regalia.

All PhD attire orders must be delivered to a campus address or shipped. Pick up in-store will not be allowed. You will be asked to choose a delivery method during the checkout process. Please choose campus delivery for all University buildings on central campus. All other addresses, including Fredericksen Court and the ISU Research Park, should choose PhD Attire Ground Shipping. Orders will arrive approximately 1 week prior to commencement.

Sizing

• You will be asked to provide your weight, height, and chest measurement to ensure a properly fitting ensemble.
• To measure chest, place measuring tape under arms and around the widest part of your chest or bust.
• Please make sure to use a fabric measuring tape, not a retractable hardware one.

If you are unsure if you are measuring correctly, please come into the bookstore and we can ensure correct measurements.

Note: Hood is not included with rental. The Office of the Registrar will provide each candidate with a PhD hood to be used during the ceremony. If you would like to purchase a hood to keep, please click here.

For questions about ordering PhD graduation attire, please contact Rachel Faircloth, [email protected], 515-294-0245. For questions about PhD commencement information, please visit the Graduation & Commencement website.

Photo by Bob Elbert

We want to make your commencement ceremony the most beautiful and memorable ceremony experience possible with the finest regalia available to Iowa State University Ph.D. candidates. Rent online here by April 24th, 2020 and are due back by May 22nd, 2020.

ORDERING DEADLINE PAST - A $15.99 HANDLING FEE WILL BE CHARGED TO YOUR ORDER FOR EXPEDITED PROCESSING, PLUS ANY BASE SHIPPING CHARGES ($7.99 GROUND SHIPPING + $15.99 HANDLING FEE). THIS INCLUDES PICK UP AND CAMPUS DELIVERY ORDERS.

Rent the Official ISU Tam Only for PhD Candidates/Faculty/Staff

The deadline to rent PhD graduation attire and be guaranteed the correct size for the Spring 2020 ceremony is April 24th, 2020. After this date, every effort will be made to accommodate orders.

Rentals must be returned to the Iowa State University Book Store by 5:00 pm on May 30th, 2019, or you will be charged the full purchase price of the tam.

All PhD attire orders must be delivered to a campus address or shipped. Pick up in-store will not be allowed. You will be asked to choose a delivery method during the checkout process. Please choose campus delivery for all University buildings on central campus. All other addresses, including Fredericksen Court and the ISU Research Park, should choose PhD Attire Ground Shipping. Orders will arrive approximately 1 week prior to commencement.

Sizing

• You will be asked to provide your head measurement to ensure a properly fitting.
• To measure head, place measuring tape around head approximately one inch above the brow and pull snugly.
• Please make sure to use a fabric measuring tape, not a retractable hardware one.

If you are unsure if you are measuring correctly, please come into the bookstore and we can ensure correct measurements.

For questions about ordering PhD graduation attire, please contact Rachel Faircloth, [email protected], 515-294-0245. For questions about PhD commencement information, please visit the Graduation & Commencement website.

We want to make your commencement ceremony the most beautiful and memorable ceremony experience possible with the finest regalia available to Iowa State University Faculty.

Please order your highest degree earned by April 22nd, 2021 for rentals and due back by May 21st, 2021.

The deadline to rent faculty/staff graduation attire and be guaranteed the correct size for the Spring 2021 ceremony is April 22nd, 2021.

Rentals must be returned by mail or to the Iowa State University Book Store on May 21st, 2021, or you will be charged the full purchase price of the regalia.

The deadline to purchase PhD graduation attire and be guaranteed the correct size for the Spring 2021 ceremony is March 26, 2021.

After these dates, every effort will be made to accommodate orders, but late orders may result in substitutions.

All PhD attire orders must be delivered to a campus address or shipped. Pick up in-store will not be allowed. You will be asked to choose a delivery method during the checkout process. Please choose campus delivery for all University buildings on central campus. All other addresses, including Fredericksen Court and the ISU Research Park, should choose PhD Attire Ground Shipping. Orders will arrive approximately 1 week prior to commencement.

ISU PhD Only selection is for PhD graduates of Iowa State University.
NON-ISU GRADS: If you graduated from another college or university and wish to purchase PhD attire for that university, please contact Rachel Faircloth, [email protected], 515-294-0245, for pricing info since pricing varies by college/university.

Sizing

• To measure head, place measuring tape around head approximately one inch above the brow and pull snugly.
• To measure chest, place measuring tape under arms and around the widest part of your chest or bust.

Please make sure to use a fabric measuring tape, not a retractable hardware one.

If you are unsure if you are measuring correctly, please come into the bookstore and we can ensure correct measurements.

For questions about ordering PhD graduation attire, please contact Rachel Faircloth, [email protected], 515-294-0245.