Order Cap and Gown

You may place an online order for your commencement regalia from the North Seattle College bookstore website.

Order by no later than Friday, June 7 to guarantee delivery before the June 21 ceremony. 

You can also stop into the college bookstore at North to purchase items starting Monday, April 15.

Note: order your cap and gown in royal blue if you are graduating with an associate degree, certificate, high school diploma, or GED.
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) grads should order their cap and gown in black.

The color of your honor stole is determined by which BAS degree program or other group you are a member of. Refer to the About Academic Regalia webpage for more information.

You may place an online order for your commencement regalia from the Seattle Central College bookstore website.

Order online no later than Friday, June 7 to guarantee delivery before the June 21 ceremony. 

You can also stop into the college bookstores at Central to purchase items starting Monday, April 15.

Note: order your cap and gown in royal blue if you are graduating with an associate degree, certificate, high school diploma, or GED.
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) grads should order their cap and gown in black.

The color of your honor stole is determined by which BAS degree program or other group you are a member of. Refer to the About Academic Regalia webpage for more information.

You may place an online order for your commencement regalia from the South Seattle College bookstore website.

Order online no later than Friday, June 7 to guarantee delivery before the June 21 ceremony. 

You can also stop into the college bookstores at South to purchase items starting Monday, April 15.

Note: order your cap and gown in royal blue if you are graduating with an associate degree, certificate, high school diploma, or GED.
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) grads should order their cap and gown in black.

The color of your honor stole is determined by which BAS degree program or other group you are a member of. Refer to the About Academic Regalia webpage for more information.

North Seattle College grads, a number of caps and gowns will be available through the Student Life Gown Loan Program. They will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis with requests beginning Wednesday, May 8, 2024.

Use the request form to reserve a cap, gown, and tassel.

Please pay close attention to pick-up dates. There are two scheduled pick-up times: 

• Wednesday, May 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Spring Fest. You can pick up at our booth at Spring Fest, in the Courtyard of North Seattle College. Please fill out a request form. 
• Thursday, June 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Student Life Office College Center Building CC1446. 

Keep in mind bachelor's degree recipients wear black caps and gowns; all others wear royal blue caps and gowns. A cap and gown is required to participate in the commencement ceremony.

Seattle Central College offers a Free Cap-and-Gown Lending Program to reduce any barriers to access. Supplies are limited and based on availability.

Eligibility:
Students facing financial hardship or barriers are encouraged to apply. However, all graduating students are eligible to apply. 

Application Deadline:
Please submit your application by Monday, June 3, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.

Instructions:

• Submit the online Cap and Gown Request form.
• The Office of Student Leadership and Engagement will contact you regarding the next steps.
• Students will be able to pick up their loaner regalia at Information Central, BE1105.
• Please bring your student ID or another form of photo ID to pick up your loaner Cap and Gown.
• Please return your loaner Cap and Gown by Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Information Central to help support future graduates.

Pick Up Dates and Times: 

• May 28, 2024 to June 17, 2024
  • Mondays – Thursdays, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
  • Fridays, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Keep in mind bachelor's degree recipients wear black caps and gowns; all others wear royal blue caps and gowns. A cap and gown is required to participate in the commencement ceremony.

For additional information or questions about the Cap and Gown Lending Program, please email tyler.saunders@seattlecolleges.edu. We look forward to celebrating this achievement with you!

The Office of Student Life at South Seattle College has traditionally hosted a Cap and Gown Lending Program to reduce the barriers that many students experience obtaining the required commencement attire and securing their ability to walk at graduation. This program is FREE OF CHARGE; however, we have a limited inventory.

General Program Details for 2024:

1. The Cap and Gown Request Form opens Monday, May 13 at 9 a.m.
   1. The deadline to submit your request is Wednesday, May 22.
2. Our Student Life team will review each request and contact requestors with next steps. 
3. Gown Pick Up! Details will be disclosed in confirmation emails.
4. After Commencement! We encourage you to return your Cap and Gown to the South Wellness Center (SWC).

For questions about this program, contact us at SouthStudentLife@seattlecolleges.edu.

Keep in mind bachelor's degree recipients wear black caps and gowns; all others wear royal blue caps and gowns. A cap and gown is required to participate in the commencement ceremony.