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.
Click here to purchase Bachelor's or Master's Cap, Gown, & Tassel.
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.