Regalia (cap and gown) is required to participate in the University-wide commencement ceremony.
Graduation Central
- Graduation Central kick-off will be held on April 8-9 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the University Store on Fifth. This event is designed to help graduates prepare for commencement.
- Activities include live music, giveaways, and opportunities to purchase signature Pitt items such as diploma frames and class rings.
- Pre-ordered regalia can be picked up at this event.
Regalia Ordering
- Regalia can now be ordered online for in-store pickup at Graduation Central. First pick-up date is April 8.
- Shipping is available for out-of-state graduates, with additional shipping rates applied.
- Graduates who cannot attend Graduation Central will still have the option to order regalia after the event.
- Regalia Pricing (2025):
- Bachelor's Regalia Set (includes cap, gown, hood, and tassel): $61
- Master's Regalia Set (includes cap, gown, hood, and tassel): $66
- Doctoral Regalia Set (includes cap, gown, hood, and tassel): $80
Honors Cords
- Honors cords are available for undergraduate degree recipients from all schools and colleges.
- These cords are provided by the University Store on Fifth and can be picked up at your school or college beginning Tuesday, April 8.
- For questions regarding honors status, candidates should contact their respective school or college directly.
- Honors cord distribution locations per school:
- Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences AND College of General Studies
Front Desk
Office of Student Records for the Dietrich School
208 Thackeray Hall between
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday- College of Business Administration
The office of Jody Federer
2600 Sennott Square- School of Computing and Information
Front Desk
Information Sciences Building, Room 511- School of Education
The office of Jorden King
5900 Posvar Hall- Frederick Honors College
Graduates in the Frederick Honors College will obtain their cords during their school-specific ceremony.
- Swanson School of Engineering
Engineering Student Records
151 Benedum Hall- School of Nursing
Front Desk
School of Nursing Student Affairs Office, Room 240
Victoria Building- School of Pharmacy
The office of Alison Zappa
11055 Salk Hall- School of Public Health
The office of Jonette Suiter
School of Public Health, Room 1100
130 DeSoto Street- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
The office of Tiwanda Taylor
Center for Academic Advising and Student Success, Suite 4044 Forbes Tower
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday
- School of Social Work
The office of Emmit Mix
2117 Cathedral of Learning
Professional Portraits
- M&M Photography will be onsite Tuesday, April 15 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the William Pitt Union Ballroom.
- All graduates, from bachelor to doctoral, are welcome to have their professional AND graduate portrait taken.
- Regsiter with M&M Photography by Apirl 8. A $10 deposit is required and will taken off of your package purchase.
- Galleries will be delivered to the registrant within 48 hours of the portrait session.
How to Wear Your Regalia
Time to shine! This video walks you through how to properly wear your regalia.
