Caps, gowns, and tassels must be purchased online through Herff Jones at least 6 weeks before your chosen ceremony to ensure timely delivery and avoid rush delivery fees.
Caps and Gowns
![Caps and Gowns](/student-experience/graduation/purdue-global-graduation-cap-gown.jpg)
Cap and Gown Packages and Ordering Instructions
- General Information
- Graduates attending a ceremony in person must order regalia (caps and gowns) through Herff Jones.
- Order at least 6 weeks prior to the ceremony date to ensure timely delivery.
- For late orders, call Herff Jones at 800-837-4235. Additional rush fees for late orders will apply.
- Caps and gowns are not available at the ceremony.
- Business or business causal clothing and comfortable shoes are recommended to be worn with regalia.
- Cap and Gown Packages
Cap and gown packages include:
- Associate’s, bachelor’s, undergraduate certificate, and diploma graduates: Cap with tassel, gown, custom Purdue Global zipper pull
- Master's graduates: Cap with tassel, gown with batwing sleeves, degree-color hood, and custom Purdue Global zipper pull
- Post-graduate certificates: Cap with tassel, gown with batwing sleeves, and custom Purdue Global zipper pull
- Doctorate graduates: Cap with tassel, gown with velvet strips, degree-color hood, and custom Purdue Global zipper pull
See Listing of Hood Colors below for master's and doctorate degree colors. - Ordering Instructions
- Visit the Purdue Global page on Herff Jones
- Select an option:
- All Other Degrees (associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate)
- Certificate
- Click "Shop"
- Choose an option: Graduation Packages, Announcements, Cap & Gown, Diploma Frames, Stage Clip
- When choosing cap and gown, select your height and weight details for an accurate fit
- Master’s and Doctorate graduates only: Select your area of study to receive the correct hood (see Listing of Hood Colors below)
- Fill in your billing and shipping details to complete your order.
Listing of Hood Colors for Master's and Doctorate Graduates
Degree | Hood Color |
---|---|
Accounting | Drab |
Business Administration | Drab |
Criminal Justice | Peacock |
Cybersecurity | Red |
Education | Light Blue |
Educational Psychology | Gold |
Finance | Drab |
Health Care Administration | Salmon |
Health Education | Salmon |
Health Informatics | Salmon |
Health Information Management | Salmon |
Higher Education | Light Blue |
Homeland Security and Management | Peacock |
Human Services | White |
Information Technology | Red |
Instructional Design and Technology | Light Blue |
Juris Doctor and Executive Juris Doctor | Purple |
Legal Studies | Purple |
Management and Leadership | Drab |
Nursing | Apricot |
Professional Studies | White |
Psychology | Gold |
Public Administration | Peacock |
Public Health | Salmon |
Teaching | Light Blue |