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Held on Apr. 10, 1-3 pm

Order Regalia (2026)

Regalia is required to participate in the convocation ceremony (no exceptions). Please place your by March 1st. Contact the Registrar’s Office with any questions.

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Balfour General Pricing

Types

Price

Doctor Regalia
Standard Doctoral Regalia (Gown, Hood, Tam & Tassel)
$90.20
Andover Style Doctor Gown with Deluxe Tam
$413.45
Deluxe Style Doctor Gown with Deluxe Tam
$569.45
Certificate Stole/Tassel Only
$31.00
Ship to Home Fee
$13.45

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Shipping Information

We recommend shipping your regalia to ºÚÁÏרÇø (see Pickup tab).

If you choose to ship your regalia to your home, please note that you assume the
responsibility of bringing all regalia with you to the ceremony. Only graduates with regalia
can participate in the ceremony (no exceptions).

We recommend steaming wrinkles out of your gown once it’s out of the package. 
A steamer will be available at the venue, but steaming before you arrive will 
minimize waiting.

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Pickup

Regalia shipped to ºÚÁÏרÇø will be distributed on campus by the Registrar’s Office when we meet with you to review ceremony details.

Regalia

Learn ºÚÁÏרÇø Regalia

How to Wear and Carry

A chart showing how to wear the regalia

What Do the Regalia Colors Mean?

  • Doctor of Nursing Practice

  • Doctor of Nursing Practice, Family Nurse Practitioner 

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing

  • Master of Science in Nursing

  • Master of Science in Nursing-Family Nurse Practitioner and Emergency Nurse Practitioner

  • Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

  • Emergency Nurse Practioner Certificate

  • Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate

  • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences

  • Doctor of Medical Science

  • Master of Physician Assistant Studies

  • Master of Science in Addictions Counseling 

  • Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

  • Master of Science in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling 

  • Master of Science in Marriage, Couples & Family Counseling 

  • Master of Science in School Counseling

  • Addictions Counseling Certificate

  • Clinical Mental Health Counseling Certificate

  • Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling Certificate

  • Marriage, Couples & Family Counseling Certificate 

  • School Counseling Certificate

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy 

  • Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology   

  • Master of Science in Medical Speech-Language Pathology

  • Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Military Veterans

ºÚÁÏרÇø of Health Professions recognizes our graduates as military veterans. As members of the military, these students have demonstrated their commitment to the ºÚÁÏרÇø core values of collaboration, authenticity, trustworthiness, inclusiveness, and service, especially that of selfless service. In addition to what these graduates will do as health professionals, they have already given service to our nation, our state, and our community. Military veterans received a commemorative red, white, and blue cord to be worn at this commencement ceremony, signifying the university’s gratitude for their service and sacrifice. 

Certificate Students

If you are in a certificate program (PMHNPC, ENPC, FNPC, or either of the counseling certificates), your regalia should consist of the following:

  •  a gown from the highest degree you have earned previously (bachelor, master, doctorate)

  • the appropriate cap

  • a stole with your ºÚÁÏרÇø certificate credentials that can be ordered through our regalia vendor. 

If you do not have the cap and gown from your previous ceremony, you must order the regalia package with the stole, cap, and gown.

What Happens During the Hooding Ceremony?

You will stand up when given the cue from one of our faculty, one row at a time, and follow the route (there will be staff to guide you). 

Do not forget your name card!

When it is your turn, give your name card to the reader and walk up the stairs. Hand your hood to the faculty, black loop up, and stand on the “x.” Bend your knees (smile), your hood will go over any cords, and flip your hair over your hood if you have long hair.  

Next, walk across the stage to get your diploma cover from President Martin. He will hold one side of your diploma and you the other. Pause and smile for a photo. Then, make your way off the stage. There will be faculty there to help you.