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Cap and Gown

Caps and Gowns may be ordered online or in person but must be picked up before the day of the Ceremony.

Ordering Online
If you order and pay for your regalia online, you will need to come to Conte Forum on the days and times listed below to pick it up, as well as to obtain your rain location tickets. Ordering online will save time and minimize wait times when you arrive at Conte Forum. To order online, visit www.MyGraduationStore.com.

Students will need the following information to place their order:

  • School ID - 00190
  • Student ID Number
  • Email Address

Cap and Gown Headquarters will be in Conte Forum on the lower level near the Visitor's Locker rooms. Enter through the Conte Circle/Beacon Street side entrance with the red awning. The Cap and Gown Headquarters will be open as follows:

  • Wednesday, May 15, from 12 noon until 7:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, May 16, from 12 noon until 7:00 p.m.
  • Friday, May 17, from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Cap and gown distribution will NOT be available on Saturday and Sunday.

The rental prices for caps and gowns are as follows:

  • Bachelor's - $18.00
  • Master's - $19.00
  • Certificates - $20.00
  • Doctor's - $21.00
  • Deluxe BC Doctor - $45.00

Students need their Boston College ID and height. Doctoral candidates will also need their hat size. Bachelor and Master graduates may keep their hood and tassel. Certificate and Doctor graduates may keep the tassel only.

If you have any questions, please contact the Commencement Office at 617-552-4330 or commencment@bc.edu.

Next day returns must be made at Heffernan House, 110 College Road.

Cap & Gown Drop-off

Cap and Gown Drop-off Point