Faculty Regalia

All faculty participating in commencement will be responsible for providing their own regalia to wear during the commencement ceremonies. Faculty must wear ceremonial regalia during the commencement ceremonies. Faculty will NOT be permitted to participate in the processional or sit in the faculty seating area without wearing appropriate decorum. For questions regarding department expenses, you may contact and/or work with your department support personnel.

Purchasing Regalia

Please note that purchasing your regalia will be a personal expense and not be reimbursed by the University. Additionally, departments may not purchase regalia as a supply for their department.

Deadline to Purchase Fine Quality Regalia: March 15, 2024

You may purchase regalia by emailing our Jostens rep (Jamie.Freeze@jostens.com) inquiring about fine quality regalia.

Renting Regalia

Deadline to Rent Your Regalia: April 5th, 2024 by 3PM

You may rent academic regalia (cap, gown, hood, tassel) from the University Store:  csusm@bkstr.com or by visiting in person: University Commons Building, facing Lot E. Faculty renting regalia with the University Bookstore will need to complete paperwork where the following is to be noted:

• First Name, Last Name: 
• Degree:     
• Field of Study:    
• Height:      
• Weight:      
• Cap Size:    
• School Name: California State University
• School City: San Marcos
• School State: CA

Regalia Rental Pricing

Rental Package	Pricing without tax	What package includes
Doctor Rental Package	$75 Plus Tax	Hood, Black Velvet Tam 6-sided w/Gold Bullion, Black Gown with Black Velvet Trim.
Master Rental Package	$55 Plus Tax	Hood, Black Hard Cap, Black Gown, Black Regular Plain Banded Tassel (no year date)