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Finals Weekend

Important Notice

In response to the novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19, and evidence of its likely progression over the next few months, all University events on Grounds are prohibited until at least May 15. Final Exercises will not take place as currently planned. A team is already focused on developing creative alternatives to mark this important occasion for the Class of 2020, which includes holding Final Exercises at a later date. We will communicate updates as we have them. All events on Grounds have been cancelled during this semester.

 

Our top priority is the safety of students and members of the local and UVA community, visitors, and guests. More information on UVA's response to COVID-19.

Caps and Gowns

Complimentary Academic Regalia

Complimentary caps and gowns are available for bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree candidates. With a valid photo ID, you can pick up your cap and gown from the UVA Bookstore in Spring 2020. The schedule is provided below.

Fourth-Year Cap & Gown Week: Monday, February 17 - Friday, February 21: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
 
PhD and Master's Grad Fair: POSTPONED
 
Finals Week (for bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree candidates): If you are unable to pick up your cap and gown during Fourth-Year Week or the Graduate Grad Fair, you may pick up your regalia at the following times:
  • Wednesday, May 13 - Friday, May 15:  9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Saturday, May 16:  7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Sunday, May 17:  7 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.           

These complimentary "one-way" caps and gowns do not need to be returned after the ceremony; they may be retained as keepsakes.
 

Doctoral Students Only

Other options available to doctoral students:

  1. Renting Regalia: The rental gown is made of black poplin, and it includes black velvet panels on the front of the gown and black velvet chevrons on the sleeves. It comes with a mortarboard and tassel. The PhD hood is trimmed in blue velvet and has a black poplin tail lined in orange and navy satin. The deadline for ordering a rental gown and/or a doctoral hood is 5 p.m. on April 3. These items will be available for pick up from the UVA Bookstore during the following times:

  • Wednesday, May 13 - Friday, May 15:  9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Saturday, May 16:  7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Sunday, May 17:  7 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

  1. Purchasing UVA Custom Regalia: For doctoral degree candidates who wish to purchase custom regalia, the order deadline is 5 p.m. on March 27. Degree candidates have the option of purchasing any/all of the following:

    • Academic Gown -  UVA's custom gown is navy and includes two velvet panels on the front of the gown, each adorned with an orange Rotunda, and velvet chevrons with orange cording on the sleeves.
    • Academic Hood - Academic hoods are designed to represent your degree/discipline (the velvet trim) as well as your alma mater (the stain lining). UVA hoods contain a navy and orange satin lining. The color of the velvet trim is dictated by your specific degree/discipline. 
    • Tam - UVA tams are navy blue 6-cornered velvet with a 2-buttoned tassel. 

For questions about rental or purchased regalia, please email Teresa Hammond, Associate Director of the UVA Bookstore. 
 

Darden, Law, and Medicine Students

Darden, Law, and Medicine (Doctor of Medicine) degree candidates will pick up their caps and gowns at their respective schools. Students will be notified by their respective schools of the dates and times to pick up and return caps and gowns. Should you have questions, please contact the following school representatives: