Cap and Gown
Cap and Gown ordering for the May 15-17, 2026, Commencement Weekend.
Bachelor & Master Gowns
The next opportunity to purchase your bachelor or master gown will be May 11-17, at the Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore, as supplies last.
- Bachelor set: Gown, Cap/Degree Tassel, Stole of Gratitude - $84.00
- Master set - Gown, Hood, Cap/Degree Tassel - $82.00
Additional Stoles of Gratitude, International Stoles, and Souvenir tassels are available for purchase at the Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore
Ship to Your Address - Have your gown/accessories shipped to your address. This option was available through April 15, 2026.
Ship to Bookstore - Have your gown/accessories shipped for FREE to the Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore for pickup on April 14-18, 2026. Orders must be placed by March 7, 2026 for in-store pickup. After this date, 'Ship to Your Address' will be available through April 15.
Distribution - Bachelor & Master Gown orders shipped to the Bookstore will be available for pickup during normal business hours April 13-17 and April 22 - May 2. Any orders not picked up on these dates will be made available again for pickup starting May 11, 2026.
Have Your Gown Pressed for the Big Day! - St. Michael's Laundry can press your gown, for a fee. They can be dropped off at St. Michael's Laundry located on the north end of campus (behind the Notre Dame Federal Credit Union), and picked up between May 11-15 (NOTE: They are not open on Commencement weekend).
Hours are Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm
574-631-7422
Rent Ph.D. and Law/JD Gowns
Rental ordering deadline was April 6, 2026.
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Rental includes: gown, hood, tam, and souvenir tassel to keep - $170.00
Rental Pickup - All rental gowns will ship to the Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore for pickup and payment on May 11-16, 2026.
Purchase Ph.D. and Law/JD Gowns - Purchase Fine Quality Doctoral Regalia
Link is live and accepting orders.
Purchase by March 7, 2026 for Notre Dame's Spring Commencement
- Orders placed after March 7, 2026, are not guaranteed for Notre Dame's Spring Commencement
- Full regalia set includes: doctoral gown, hood, and tam - $1185.00
- All orders will ship to your address.
Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore hours of operation for Commencement Weekend:
Friday 8am - 7pm
Saturday 6:30am - 7pm
Sunday 7am - 7pm
Questions? - Please reach out to Trish Aschenbrenner at the Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore.
Email - taschenb@nd.edu or supplies@nd.edu
Phone - 574-631-1399
Be a part of the University of Notre Dame tradition by wearing the Stole of Gratitude and presenting it to those who have made a significant difference in your life.