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Regalia Rental/Purchase

Regalia Rental

  1. Members of the teaching faculty and staff who wish to rent academic regalia should visit the College Store. Remember that only marching or hooding faculty need to rent regalia.

  2. For those who prefer to rent regalia for the Honors Convocation, orders must be received by the College Store by March 15. If you rent regalia for the Honors Convocation, you may keep your rental regalia to wear for the Commencement ceremonies at no additional charge.

  3. For those who prefer to rent regalia for Commencement, the deadline is April 4.

  4. All rental regalia must be returned to The College Store following Commencement, and no later than Wednesday, May 21, 2008. 

  5. The rental fees for the 2007-2008 academic year are as follows:

    Doctoral Package (Cap, Gown, and Tassel)   $28
    Doctoral Hood  $28
    Masters Package (Cap, Gown, and Tassel)  $25
    Master’s Hood $25
    Bachelor Package (Cap, Gown, and Tassel)  $25
    Cap    $5
    Gown  $24

Regalia Purchase

The College Store and Jostens are pleased to offer to all members of the faculty the opportunity to purchase the Sussex line of premium-quality regalia. Precisely tailored to match each individual’s standing and fit, the comfort and lush appearance of Jostens Sussex regalia are unmatched. The Sussex gown package includes:

§       Custom-tailored poly/cotton gown with beautifully detailed hood

§       Black or degree-colored velvet with black or degree-colored piping

§       Custom plain tam with gold silky tassel or mortar board with old gold tassel

Doctoral Regalia - $375.99
Master's Regalia - $259.99

Jostens will have a representative available at the following times and places during the spring semester to assist you with measuring and placing your regalia order. Full payment is required at time of order. Personal checks and credit cards are accepted. Orders require six to eight weeks for delivery. 

  1. Jostens will have a representative available at the following times and places during the spring semester to assist you with measuring and placing your regalia order. To ensure regalia is received for the 2008 Commencement, please visit the College Store on March 5, 6 or 7 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Jostens cannot guarantee delivery for Honors Convocation, if purchasing regalia. Jostens will provide regalia at no-cost to use for Honors Convocation while your regalia is being made.

  2. Regalia may be purchased in conjunction with the Grad Finale™, on April 8 between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. in the Corey Union Function Room. 

For fastest service, faculty members encouraged to come in the later part of the afternoon or evening. 

If necessary, Jostens will provide complimentary rental regalia while your customized order is in process. 

To arrange for regalia rental or purchase, please visit the College Store or contact them via e-mail at collegestore@cortland.edu or by phone at (607) 753-4621.