Academic Attire

Student Academic Attire

Wearing academic attire (cap, gown and hood) is both traditional and required for participation in both the St. John's University Commencement Exercises and the Doctoral Hooding Ceremonies.

There is no charge for academic attire for our graduates. Students may keep their academic attire as a souvenir gift from St. John's University. Graduate caps come with a plain black tassel. Souvenir red and white tassels can be purchased at Academic Attire Distribution.

Academic Heraldry

Students are advised to try on their cap, gown and hood at distribution to allow for any changes that need to be made.

How to Order Academic Attire
To order academic attire, please complete the Registration Form and follow the instructions provided. If you have not already completed this form, please do so immediately.

Academic Attire Distribution

Manhattan Campus
Office of Student Life
Friday, May 6, 2011
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Queens Campus
Marillac Terrace
1 - 8 p.m.

  • Wednesday, May 4, 2011
    College of Professional Studies
  • Thursday, May 5, 2011
    The School of Education
  • Thursday, May 5, 2011
    The Peter J. Tobin College of Business
  • Friday, May 6, 2011
    St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
  • Monday, May 9, 2011
    College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions

Although this option is strongly advised against, as it will delay your arrival and the procession, Academic Attire Distribution will also take place on Sunday, May 15, 2011 from 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. in Marillac Terrace. This option is only available for those students who are unable to pick up their academic attire on their scheduled dates and times.

Third Party Pick up
All academic attire must be picked up in person by the candidates. If, however, the degree candidate is unable to pick up at the times allotted, a third party may pick items up providing the individual has a copy of the student's order confirmation and StormCard ID.