Rented Attire

Faculty are asked to wear academic attire to the Commencement Exercises. If you own academic attire, please complete the online registration form and bring your attire on the day of the Commencement Exercise.

If you need to rent attire, please follow the procedure below.

To Order Rental Attire

  • Complete the online registration form.
  • There is no charge for the rental of academic attire.
  • You will receive an academic hood and gown from the school or university from which you graduated, if you order attire by Monday, April 22.
  • After April 22, you will no longer be able to order your attire online through Herff Jones, however, you can receive a St. John's academic hood and an academic gown on the day of the ceremony.
  • Attire will be available for pick-up and drop off on the day of each ceremony in Marillac Terrace on the Queens Campus.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please call the Office of University Events at 718-990-6365.