Rent Cap & Gown

Rent your cap and gown

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Check if you have earned honor cords and where to pick them up.

The tradition of wearing ceremonial apparel represents not only your academic achievements, but also celebrating a successful future. Check out apparel and more for all degree types.

See academic regalia

If you’re attending the Commencement ceremony, you must wear the custom IU or Purdue apparel. Simply rent your cap and gown from Herff Jones.

Order your cap and gown by April 10 for the best price

Returning Apparel

After the ceremony, graduates must return apparel in the mailer provided by Herff Jones. Failure to return apparel may result in a fine.

All Associates and Bachelor students need to return their gown, they will keep their cap, tassel, and stole.

All Master and Doctorate students need to return their gown and hood, they will keep their cap/tam and tassel.

Countless ways to celebrate

Get answers in-person at GradFair

GradFair is a campus-wide event where you can ask questions, see items, and grab some free snacks, too.

Buy frames and keepsakes

You can buy other keepsakes and gifts from Herff Jones. Check out various seals, frames, and other custom items you can get.

Be recognized at other events

Other affinity ceremonies and school celebrations are happening before and after IUPUI's formal commencement for schools, affinity groups like LGBTQ+ students, and more.

Stop by GradFair

Be sure to attend GradFair to get all your questions answered. Staff will be there to assist you with anything you need for Commencement.

For questions about caps and gowns, including issues like damaged items, contact Patrick Cavazos directly at pcavazos@herffjones.com.