Academic Attire
In this Section:
Academic attire (cap and gown) is required for all graduates who plan to participate in Commencement.Attire can be purchased at the following Ann Arbor locations:
| Location | Address / Phone Number |
|---|---|
| Barnes and Noble @ U-M North Campus | 2102 Bonisteel Boulevard (734) 668-6022 or SM743@BNcollege.com |
| Barnes and Noble @ The Michigan Union | 530 S State Street (734) 205-2401 |
| Ulrich’s Bookstore | 1200 South University Avenue (734) 662-3201 |
| Michiganensian Yearbook | 1200 South University Avenue (734) 662-3201 x1247 *Note: Doctoral attire is not available |
Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree Candidates
Beginning in mid-March, academic attire may be purchased at all locations listed. Please refer to the Academic Color Information grid below to find your appropriate hood velvet color.
Master’s Hood Color Information
The Colors of the various disciplines are as follows:
NOTE: If students would like to order regalia rather than pick up in store please visit https://umich.shopoakhalli.com/ delivery for regalia is currently less than two weeks.
| Discipline | Color |
|---|---|
| Architecture & Urban Planning | Blue Violet |
| Business Administration | Drab |
| Dentistry | Lilac |
| Education | Light Blue |
| Engineering | Orange |
| Fine Arts | Brown |
| Information | Lemon |
| Kinesiology | Sage Green |
| Law | Purple |
| Literature and Arts | White |
| Medicine | Green |
| Music | Pink |
| Environment and Sustainability | Russet |
| Nursing | Apricot |
| Pharmacy | Olive Green |
| Philosophy | Dark Blue |
| Public Health | Salmon Pink |
| Public Policy | Peacock Blue |
| Science | Golden Yellow |
| Social Work | Citron |
Honors Cords
Honor cords may be worn for designation of membership or achievement.
Check with your organization or department for honors cord guidelines.
Doctoral Degree Candidates
2 Types of Gowns for your purchase –
Green weaver Value Set- Gown /Tam/Hood. In store Year round
Custom attire- can be purchased any time throughout the year . Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery
Academic attire may be purchased (including hoods, caps and gowns).
Hoods are mandatory for all doctoral degree recipients.
- Doctoral students will need to purchase their own doctoral hood.
- Hoods should be University of Michigan PhD hoods and correspond to your doctoral degree.
Grad Fair
Grad Fair and GradExtravaganza are your one-stop-shop for all things graduation. Purchase academic attire, class rings, graduate portraits and more!
2022 Grad Fair
Stanford Lipsey Student Publications Building
420 Maynard St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
March 7 – 11 and March 28 – April 1
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily.
Union & Pierpont Barnes & Noble
March 14 – 18, 2022
Monday – Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.