All master candidates weat the traditional black mortarboard cap with a black tassel. Although master's candidates are not hooded on stage, many opt to wear their academic hood with their gown. Master gowns may be purchased or rented from the U of M Bookstore's West Bank Bookstore or St. Paul Bookstore . The best time to purchase your cap and gown is during the two weeks before your ceremony. Academic costume for master's degrees may be rented from the West Bank or St. Paul Bookstores.
Prices listed are subject to change.
Bookstores require a credit card imprint on all rental orders. Rental garb must be returned no later than three working days after the ceremony for which it was rented. Rental garb returned after that time is subject to a late fee. Bookstores require a credit card imprint on all rental orders.