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Regalia

For Undergraduates and Graduates

Visit the bookstore during Grad Fair to order your regalia.
Representatives will be on hand to help with the following services:
  • Regalia Sizing and Pick-up
  • Personalized Graduation Announcement Ordering
  • Class Ring Sizing and Ordering
  • Diploma Frame Selection
Location: University Bookstore, Lee Hall

Grad Fair Dates:  

  • Thursday, March 12th from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Friday, March 13th from  10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Saturday, March 14th from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

UMW regalia is made from 100% recycled plastic bottles. The UMW regalia ensemble which includes a cap, gown, tassel, hood, and zipper pull. The Bachelor’s Degree Ensemble is $59.98 plus tax, and the Master Degree Ensemble is $64.98 plus tax.

The UMW Bookstore will have a limited supply of regalia available after March 19th.

Online Options

Order regalia online beginning March 17th through April 19th.  A $15.95 home shipping fee and sales tax will be added to each order.

Please note:  A late charge of $10 will be added to any regalia ensemble purchased in the UMW Bookstore after March 22nd.

Commencement Cords
Students may be eligible to wear grad cords denoting University activities and accomplishments outside of the classroom. Students are responsible for purchasing their own cords.  Cords may be purchased at the University Bookstore for approximately $7.
To determine eligibility, please review the criteria here:  http://students.umw.edu/chls/graduation-cords/. For additional information, please contact the Center for Honor, Leadership, and Service at 540-654-2272 or chls@umw.edu.
Activity                                           Cord Color
Athletics (Varsity)                            Gray
Campus Rec Sports Clubs                Red
Community Service                         Light Blue
Horizons program                           Royal Blue
Leadership                                        Green
Multicultural Center                       Purple
Student Activities clubs                 Orange
Veterans                                            Red, White, and Blue