Overview
Official Emerson caps and gowns (and hoods for master’s candidates) are required for students participating in a graduation ceremony.
Coming soon: Caps and gowns may be purchased online for home delivery or pre-ordered online for pickup and purchase at the Emerson Emporium.
- Home delivery orders must be placed by April 12, 2026.
- Pre-orders for in-person pickup and purchase must be placed by March 8, 2026. While there will be some caps and gowns available for walk-in clients, we highly recommend graduates pre-order to ensure the correct size.
Graduating students may only wear sashes, stoles, cords, or pins that are awarded directly by the College and per academic protocol sashes, stoles, cords, and pins are not a part of master’s degree regalia.
However, there is a robust cap decorating tradition at Emerson, and we look forward to seeing yours!
Sample Cap and Gown
Bachelor's Cap and Gown
Bachelor’s degree regalia includes:
- A black cap
- A black gown with square sleeves
- A purple & gold tassel (hangs from right front)
- A white pin (on left lapel)
- Package price $49.75 (You may also purchase some pieces individually.)
If your gown is wrinkled simply hang it up overnight. Do not iron it; it will melt!
Master's Cap, Gown, and Hood
Master's degree regalia includes:
- A black cap
- A black gown with tippet sleeves
- A black tassel (hangs from left front)
- A hood
- Package price $79.75 (You may also purchase some pieces individually.)
If your gown is wrinkled simply hang it up overnight. Do not iron it; it will melt!
How to Hold Your Hood and Card
- Tassel on left side of cap.
- Hood on right arm, velvet away from body.
- Top of hood on inside of right arm.
- Card in left hand, thumb on top left corner.
Hood Colors
All hoods have a purple and gold taffeta lining. The color of the hood's velvet is determined by your degree. You can confirm your degree through DegreeWorks.
| Degree Type | Hood Color |
|---|---|
| Master of Arts (MA) | White |
| Master of Fine Arts (MFA) | Rust brown |
| Master of Science (MS) | Gold |
Emerson Emporium Cap and Gown Hours
- Monday, April 13 to Friday, April 17, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 21 to Friday April 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Saturday, April 25 from 11:00 to 4:00 p.m.
- Monday, April 27 to Friday, May 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Saturday, May 2 from 11:00 to 4:00 p.m.
- Monday, May 4 to Wednesday, May 6 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Thursday, May 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Friday, May 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Saturday, May 9 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- After May 9: Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Customer Service
If you have questions about your online order, please contact Brooke Sheerin at bsheerin [at] herffjones.com (bsheerin[at]herffjones[dot]com) or 617-306-9653.
If you have questions about your cap and gown in general, please contact the bookstore:
Emerson Emporium
114 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116
bookstore [at] emerson.edu (bookstore[at]emerson[dot]edu)
617-824-8696