Regalia (gown, hood, cap, and tassel)
Regalia is part of the tradition of graduating from a university. Regalia at UFV includes a black gown, a UFV hood or vee-stole (depending on degree, diploma, or certificate), and a cap and tassel with a year charm.
Online regalia orders are now closed.
The deadline to reserve in advance was May 23, 2025.
If you missed the deadline, walk-up rentals will be available on site for $90 in Evered Hall. Please arrive early and allow for extra time.
Bring proof of reservation
- If you successfully registered by the deadline, please remember to bring your proof of reservation with you when picking up your regalia on the day of your ceremony.
On-site on the day of your ceremony ($90 rate)
- Walk-up rentals are available for $90 in Evered Hall.
- Join the line for on-site gown rentals after you check in.
- Bring payment (credit card, bank card — cash not accepted) with you to rent your regalia on the day of your ceremony.
- Guest tickets are not guaranteed for those renting on site.
When to pick up and return your regalia
Bring your receipt from the online order.
Doors to Evered Hall will open to pick up your regalia 1.5 hours before your ceremony start time. You must be on-site at least one hour before your ceremony.
Team Convocation members will be on hand to assist you with your regalia and direct you to the marshalling area.
Regalia must be returned within 1.5 hours following the conclusion of your ceremony.
What does my regalia fee include?
The fee includes the rental of a black gown and UFV hood and the purchase of a cap, tassel, and year charm. Proceeds from the purchase of your cap and tassel will support student leadership award funds through the UFV Alumni Association.
Do I have to wear regalia?
You do need to wear your gown and hood or vee-stole to participate in Convocation with your graduating class. Wearing a cap and tassel is optional at UFV. However, your regalia package price includes the purchase of a cap, tassel and year charm as a keepsake of your graduation ceremony.
If you cannot pay for regalia
If you do not have a credit card, you can use a Visa gift card or can make alternate arrangements to order regalia by contacting us at convocation@ufv.ca.
Financial Aid and Awards provides assistance with a UFV Student Emergency Fund form for students who may be unable to pay for the rental of graduation regalia. The form is available at any Financial Aid and Awards office.
If you need to cancel your regalia order
Orders can be canceled prior to May 23, 2025. You can cancel your rental by going back to the rental website and logging in using the email and password you set up when you rented online. There are no refunds or cancellations after the rental deadline. After this date, gowns are picked, cleaned, packed, and shipped. Cancellations are no longer possible.