Order Cap and Gown

You may place an online order soon for your commencement regalia from Jostens.

Order by no later than Wednesday, May 28, to guarantee delivery before the June 20 ceremony. 

Note: order your cap, gown, and tassel 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, gown, and tassel in black. 
The color of a bachelor's grad 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 soon for your commencement regalia from Jostens.

Order by no later than Wednesday, May 28, to guarantee delivery before the June 20 ceremony. 

You may also purchase your cap and gown from another source, but please keep the information below in mind.

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 a bachelor's grad 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 soon for your commencement regalia from Jostens.

Order by no later than Wednesday, May 28, to guarantee delivery before the June 20 ceremony. 

You may also purchase your cap and gown from another source, but please keep the information below in mind.

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 a bachelor's grad 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 Student Life Gown Loan Program
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 Thursday, May 8, 2025.

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

Please pay close attention to pick-up dates. There are three schedules pick-up times:

• Thursday, May 22, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Student Life Office College Center Building CC1446.  Please fill out a request form. 
• Monday, June 2, from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Courtyard of North Seattle College & College Center Building CC1446 
• Thursday, June 5,  from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Student Life Office College Center Building CC1446.

Please email bralynl.beathea@seattlecolleges.edu if you need to arrange a pickup outside of these scheduled times.

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 TBD

Instructions:

• TBD

Pick Up Dates and Times: 

• TBD

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 2025:

1. The Cap and Gown Request Form opens TBD
   1. The deadline to submit your request is TBD.
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.