Graduate Studies

Each student that participates in commencement and convocation during graduation must wear the appropriate cap and gown. Order yours through BYU Alumni. They have specific information about when to order, pick-up, and return your rental. They also have videos with instructions on how to wear hoods, caps, and gowns.

Cap and gown rental prices range from $39.99 to $74.99 and include a tassel that should be worn on the front-left side of your cap.

Master's and Doctorate Hooding Ceremonies

Each BYU college celebrates the hooding ceremony at their individual convocation. See the table below to learn about the hooding ceremony procedure:

School	Master's	Doctorate	Hooded by
Education	Wear the hood during convocation	Carry hood to the stage, hooded during convocation	Dissertation chair and Associate Dean
Engineering and Technology	Wear the hood during convocation	Sits on stand, hooded during convocation	College Dean and Faculty advisor
Family, Home and Social Sciences	Wear the hood during convocation	Carry hood to the stage, hooded during convocation	Department chair and Committee chair mentor
Fine Arts and Communications	Wear the hood during convocation	N/A
Humanities	Wear the hood during convocation	N/A
Law School	Carry hood to the stage, hooded during convocation	Carry hood to the stage, hooded during convocation	Two law faculty members
Life Sciences	Wear the hood during convocation	Carry hood to the stage, hooded during convocation	Dean and major advisor
Management	Wear the hood during convocation	N/A
Nursing	Carry hood to the stage, hooded during convocation	N/A
Physical and Mathematical Sciences	Wear the hood during convocation	Carry hood to the stage, hooded during convocation	Department chair and Dissertation chair
Religious Education	Very individualized, contact department for details	N/A

Caps & Gowns