Ordering Caps and Gowns

The deadline to order your gap and gown without occurring a late fee was by March 29, 2023. Students who missed the ordering deadline will need to contact Myles Olson at mcolson@herffjones.com. They will incur a $25.00 expediting fee and will also be required to pick-up their cap and gown on the day of graduation.

Ceremonies: Please review the below information carefully for the commencement ceremony schedules. You can view your college and level in your Degree Works.

College & Ceremony Confirmation

You may confirm your college through your Degree Works (DW) status bar and/or your advisor. Additionally, your e-tickets will be issued under your correct ceremony; ticketing information will be communicated in mid-April.

Ceremony Participation Guidelines for May 2023 Candidates

May candidates must have a ‘Clear Except Final Grades’ or ‘Cleared for Graduation’ DW status by April 5 to participate in the ceremony. E-ticketing details will be sent in mid- April.

Graduation candidates are required to have a cap and gown to participate in commencement ceremonies.

Financial Policy

Lewis University policy requires that a student account must be clear before tickets are available for the ceremony. You may check your account balance through your myLewis portal – STUDENT ACCOUNT.

Cap & Gown

Your graduation processing fee includes your cap & gown whether you attend your ceremony or not. Candidates are responsible for the shipping fee and tax for their cap & gown. The shipping fee is $13.95 plus tax. Candidates will be required to pay this fee at the time of their cap & gown order. To avoid late fees, order your cap & gown before 03/29/2023.

The Office of the Registrar does not process late cap and gown orders. Students who miss the ordering deadline will need to contact Myles Olson at mcolson@herffjones.com. They will incur a $25.00 expediting fee and will also be required to pick-up their cap and gown on the day of graduation.

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