Dressing for Graduation
Caps, Gowns & Tassels
Students are required to wear caps, gowns and tassels when participating in the University Commencement Ceremony as well as any college or special interest convocation event. Sales tax not included in prices:
| Bachelor's gown, cap and tassel | $40.00 |
| Master's gown, cap, and tassel | $40.00 |
| Master's hood | $30.00 |
| Doctoral gown (cap not included) | $45.00 |
| Tam (synthetic velvet) | $30.00 |
| Doctoral hood | $35.00 |
| Mortarboard (all J.D. and doctoral candidates may choose to wear either a tam or mortarboard) | $10.00 |
Commemorative maroon and gold tassels are also available. Caps, gowns and tassels may be purchased at the ASU Bookstore. The ASU Bookstore hosts a Grad Fair for every graduation season where you can get great discounts on your purchases. See the bookstore site for details on this event. You may also purchase a stole of gratitude at the ASU Bookstore.
For information about the history of the academic costume, visit the American Council on Education Web site.