Graduate Cap and Gown Ordering

The online portal will be open for graduates to place their regalia orders through Chicago Balfour.

If you are a December graduate, the portal will be open Thursday, November 21, 2023 from 8 a.m. CST until Sunday, January 28, 2024 11:59 p.m. CST.

If you are a May graduate, the portal will be open Monday, February 19, 2024 from 8 a.m. CST until Sunday, March 17, 2024 11:59 p.m. CST.

Delivery will take approximately four weeks. All regalia will be delivered to your home.

Select the gown package for the specific degree you’ll be receiving. Your package will include the following:

  • Bachelor: gown, mortarboard, tassel

  • Master: gown, mortarboard, hood, tassel

  • Doctor: gown, tassel, hood and tam
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Note: ALL graduates (Bachelor, Master and Doctor) should order their regalia online before the deadline. All regalia will be shipped directly to your home.

If you missed the deadline, contact RegOffice@govst.edu for more information. 

Regalia WILL NOT be distributed on Commencement Day.


Faculty and Staff Regalia Ordering

To visually demonstrate the prestige of the event as well as to honor your achievements, we strongly encourage you to wear your own Regalia. We have options for Regalia purchase or rental.

If you would like to rent faculty regalia, please visit Chicago Balfour’s website. The dates for online ordering are Monday, February 19, 2024 from 8 a.m. CST until Sunday, March 17, 2024 11:59 p.m. CST. Rental of regalia with Chicago Balfour is at the employee’s expense. Please use the website for direct ordering.

Rent Faculty Regalia

If you would like to purchase Fine Regalia, please order using this form and follow the prompts within the form. Because Fine Regalia is custom made, ordering is available now until Tuesday, March 5, 2024 to ensure delivery for Commencement.

Rent Fine Regalia