Caps & Gowns

Caps and gowns are free and are delivered to campus for pickup. The last day to order your cap and gown was March 5. If you did not order your cap and gown, the University receives enough for all graduates. For undergrad and grad students, caps and gowns will be available for pickup at the Campus Store and before each Ceremony.

If you would like to permit someone else to pick up your cap and gown, you must email 1367mgr@follett.com stating that you give (person's name) permission to pick it up on your behalf. You must also cc the person who will be picking up for you. Be sure to include your height. If you have a hold on your account, your cap and gown will not be released until the hold is cleared.

Honors Cords

At Commencement, your cumulative GPA determines your honor, and which honors cord you receive (Spring 2026 grades are not included). This information is sent to the vendor before caps and gowns are shipped, so the University does not make any exceptions or accommodations regarding the cord a student receives. However, when your degree is awarded, your transcript and diploma will include all UMass Dartmouth coursework, including the final semester. Honor cords are only for undergraduate students.

Honor cords signify:

3.200 to 3.499 - Cum Laude - White
3.500 to 3.799 Magna Cum Laude – Navy Blue
3.800 to 4.000 Summa Cum Laude - Gold