Purchase Regalia
All participating graduates are required to order and wear official Liberty regalia. We strongly encourage early purchase to ensure timely delivery and the correct size and color for your ceremony. Orders can only be shipped to addresses within the United States.
Regalia Ordering is Now Open!
Visit the official regalia ordering site at:
https://oakhallcg.com/pages/libertyuniversity
Please note: Graduates must first submit their Degree Completion Application. Access to order regalia is granted within 2-3 business days after submission.
If you’ve already submitted your application and you don’t have access after 2-3 business days, please contact Commencement@liberty.edu for assistance.
If you need assistance with an order that’s already been placed, please email liberty@oakhalli.com.
Regalia Ordering Deadlines
Please review these deadlines carefully. Ordering by the appropriate date ensures your regalia arrives on time for Commencement.
Custom Doctoral Regalia (purchase and keep)
- Final Order Deadline: March 8, 2026
- Custom doctoral regalia is made to order
All Standard Regalia & Doctoral Regalia Rentals
- Final Order Deadline: April 12, 2026
- Doctoral rentals ship in April and contain the gown, hood, and tam with tassel (stole is pre-sewn into the gown)
Regalia Costs
Through Oak Hall – please select the package that corresponds to the degree you’re completing. Each package includes all required items traditionally worn for your degree level.
Associate’s Degree Package – $92
Includes: Gown, stole, cap, tassel
Bachelor’s Degree Package – $107
Includes: Gown, stole, hood, cap, and tassel
Master’s Degree Package – $122
Includes: Gown, stole, hood, cap, and tassel
- Master’s gowns feature additional length in the sleeve and hood to distinguish their degree level.
Doctoral Rental Package – $140
Includes: Gown, hood, and tam with tassel (stole is pre-sewn into the gown)
- Rentals do not include a separate souvenir stole; a keepsake stole can be purchased separately through the accessories page.
- Rentals must be returned to Oak Hall by June 13 using the prepaid return shipping label included with your order.
Doctoral Purchase Package – $1,100 to $1,300 (depending on customization)
Includes: Custom-made gown, hood, and tam with tassel (stole is pre-sewn into the gown)
- Production and shipping take approximately 8-9 weeks. All items included in a purchase order may be kept after Commencement.
- A separate souvenir stole can be purchased separately through the accessories page.
Certificate Program Package – $92
Includes: Gown, stole, cap, and tassel
- Certificate programs are offered at all academic levels but wear the same regalia regardless of level.
Pieces of Your Commencement Regalia
Each piece of regalia carries meaning and reflects academic traditions. The order of wear is gown, stole, honor items (if eligible), hood, cap/tam with tassel. Please refer to this tutorial video for more information.
Gown
All graduates wear navy gowns that vary in style between the level of completed degrees.
Stole
The stole resembles an oversized necktie with two wide ends and is worn draped around the neck, hanging down the front of the gown. Liberty stoles are red and embroidered with the Liberty University seal.
- Beyond Commencement, the stole carries a meaningful tradition: many graduates choose to gift their stole to someone who made a significant impact on their life or academic journey, honoring the support, guidance, and sacrifice that helped make graduation possible.
Hood
The hood is a scarf-like garment that drapes over the shoulders and down the back of your gown. It features a color strip along the top that’s unique to your program of study and signifies your degree earned. The inner lining of the hood displays red, white, and blue, reflecting Liberty’s identity and tradition.
Hood length and design vary by degree level, with advanced degrees featuring longer hoods to visually distinguish their academic level and achievement.
Cap & Tassel
The cap is worn flat on your head. Doctoral graduates will wear a tam instead of a cap. The tassel attaches to your cap or tam and is worn on the right side. During the Main Ceremony you will move the tassel to the left side.
Honors Cords/Medallions
Honor cords are awarded to eligible undergraduate students. Honor medallions are awarded to eligible graduate and doctoral level students.
- Honor items are not included with your regalia order. These are distributed on campus during Commencement weekend at the Welcome Fair event.
- For detailed eligibility requirements and additional information, please visit the Honors page.
- If you are not attending Commencement but would like to receive your honor items, please email Commencement@liberty.edu after Commencement weekend for assistance.
- Please note: Certificate programs are not eligible for honors recognition.
Military Recognition Cord
Military recognition cords honor the service and support of our military community. These red, white, and blue cords are awarded to active-duty military students and military spouse students.
- Military recognition cords are not included with your regalia order. These are distributed on campus during Commencement weekend at the Welcome Fair event.
- If you are not attending Commencement but would like to receive your military cord, please email Commencement@liberty.edu after Commencement weekend for assistance.
Honor Society Cords
Honor society items recognize membership in academic and professional societies and are separate from GPA related honor items.
- Honor society cords are not included with your regalia order. The Registrar’s Office distributes only GPA related honor items during Commencement and at Welcome Fair.
- Students should obtain their societal items directly through their respective societies. For more information on societies please visit Liberty University Honor Societies.
Class Rings & Announcements
Personal announcements and class rings can be ordered now online at Jostens, these can be ordered through the time of Commencement. Click here for more information, class rings. Jostens will be available for ordering class rings at the Commencement Welcome Fair.
Information regarding regalia obtained from Harris, A.L. (2005). Academic Ceremonies. United States of America: Council for Advancement and Support of Education.