Regalia is mandatory for all graduation events including the GSAPP Ceremony on May 13. All academic attire, including the cap and gown, is ordered through the Columbia University Bookstore either in-person at Lerner Hall, or through the Online store.
For more information on academic attire, graduation announcements, class rings, and diploma frames, please call the Bookstore directly at 212-854-4132.
Master’s Degrees: In-store purchasing begins on March 7; online purchasing begins on March 13 and ends April 29 to be directly shipped to the student.
Doctoral Degrees: In-store regalia may be reserved through April 11 without incurring a late fee; online orders can be placed between March 13 and April 7. Doctoral rental regalia is available in store beginning May 5.
2023 Student Grad Fairs will be held on March 7, 8, and 9 at the Morningside Campus Bookstore (Lerner Hall).
Please see this 2023 Bookstore guide and Columbia’s regalia webpage for more information regarding regalia.