Commencement 2025

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Commencement 2025 Invitation (PNG)

Commencement 2025 Invitation (PDF)

Academic Regalia for Commencement

All graduates are required to wear appropriate academic robes for both Sunday ceremonies (University and Fletcher). Exceptions include:

• Members of religious orders, who may wear their customary habits.
• Individuals in military uniforms or those in special attire required by a U.S. or foreign civil office.

Regalia Purchase & Loan Options

You may purchase regalia or borrow it through the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) Regalia Loan Program if cost is a concern. Please note:

• The loaner supply is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Some sizes and pieces may be unavailable, so you may need to purchase certain items separately.

Doctoral Students (PhD Recipients)

PhD graduates should wear academic robes when receiving their doctoral hoods.

• Complimentary PhD hoods will be provided during Fletcher’s Commencement Day activities.
• An optional regalia package (doctorate tam, gown, and tassel) is available for purchase at the Tufts Bookstore.
• If you are not local and need to purchase regalia, you can order online by March 1, 2025 or contact the Tufts Bookstore at bookstore@tufts.edu or 617-627-2060.

Pricing Options

• Black Doctoral Package (cap, gown, tassel): $119.94
• Blue and Brown Deluxe Custom Package (specialty, academic robe):
  • Robe: $877.90
  • Tam and tassel: $55.55

Master’s Students

Master’s graduates must wear a cap, gown, hood, and tassel.

How to Purchase Regalia

• Order Online: Tufts' regalia vendor by March 1, 2025.
• For non-local students (GBA, MATA, GMAP, dual-degree, exchange programs), online orders close March 1. After this date, purchases must be made in person at the bookstore or you can make arrangements with the Tufts Bookstore at bookstore@tufts.edu or 617-627-2060.
• For local students, you can purchase online by March 1, or you can purchase in-person starting April 2, 2025, at the Tufts Bookstore.
• Sizes vary, so purchasing early is recommended.

Pricing Options

• Full master’s package (cap, gown, tassel, hood): $126.92
• Master’s cap, gown, tassel: $74.94
• Master’s hood only: $51.98
• Fletcher tassel: $15.98
• Black tassel (unbranded): $8.98

Consider Donating Your Regalia

The Office of Student Affairs (OSA) collects regalia after Commencement for future students. Please consider donating yours!

Fletcher’s Regalia Loan Program

If purchasing regalia presents a financial challenge, the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) offers a borrowing program.

What’s Available to Borrow?

• Gowns, hoods, and caps.
• Tassels must be purchased separately from the Tufts Bookstore.
• Supply is limited, so you may need to supplement what you borrow.

How to Request a Loaner Set

• Complete the loaner request form.
• Items are first-come, first-served.
• The request form closes when stock runs out or by April 15, whichever comes first.

Pick-Up & Drop-Off

For Local Students:

• Pick up your regalia at Mugar 251 (Student Affairs Office) between May 1–9.
• Return borrowed items between May 18–26 to keep the program running for future graduates.

For GBA & GMAP Students:

• Regalia will be available through your program directors during Commencement Weekend.