Important Student Cap and Gown Information
Student regalia may be picked up at the Bates College Store during regular store hours on the following dates:
- Thursday, May 28
- Friday, May 29
- Saturday, May 30
To help make the pickup process as smooth as possible, please note the following:
- No Pre-Orders Needed: Unlike previous years, advance ordering is not required. Simply arrive during store hours on the dates above and provide your name and height.
- Student ID Required: A valid Bates Student ID must be presented at pickup. Students may only collect their own regalia; picking up items on behalf of others is not permitted.
- Cost Information: Standard regalia (cap, gown, and tassel) is provided at no cost. Additional items—such as stoles, class rings, and diploma frames—are available for purchase at the college store, either in person or online at store.bates.edu/commencement.
If you have any questions, please contact Gail St. Pierre at gstpierr@bates.edu.