Campus-Based Residential Graduates

Congratulations Graduates!

This page is designed to provide supplemental information for campus-based residential graduates. Please review the main pages and weekend schedule for complete information. Schedule highlights include: 

Ordering Your Academic Regalia

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Master's academic regalia includes:

• master's gown with long, oblong sleeves
• cap/mortarboard
• master's hood with a colored band that represents your major (selected during order process)

Bachelor's academic regalia includes:

• bachelor's gown

• cap and black tassel with graduation year

  Hooding Ceremony Attire

Hooding is a formal ceremony requiring business attire. Bulky items such as blazers or coats should not be worn under academic robes. Military uniforms can be worn in place of academic regalia.  Master's graduates in uniform will carry their hood draped over one arm.

Master's graduates should wear their gowns and carry their hoods draped over their left arms with the colored band closest to their elbow. Hoods will be placed over graduates' heads during the ceremony.  Caps should not be worn during the Hooding Ceremony. Staff and faculty will be available for assistance.

Commencement Attire

Commencement is a formal ceremony requiring business attire. Bulky items such as blazers or coats should not be worn under academic robes. Students are not permitted to decorate their caps. Students will be asked to remove caps just before the National Anthem so plan to pin caps loosely to ensure easy removal when requested.

Class Giving Office 

You may choose to contribute to your Senior Class Gift.

NU Alumni Association

Stay in touch with us after you graduate! Attend NU Club events where you live. Return for Homecoming 2025 in October and order custom diploma frames and NU flags.