NIU commencement is a traditional graduation ceremony. If you're participating in the ceremony you are required to wear a black gown and a black mortarboard (cap) with a tassel. Please bring your regalia with you as there will not be any available to purchase on-site.
The package will be mailed from Oak Hall to the address you provide, and they do not have to be returned.
The deadline to place orders for the December ceremony is Nov. 26, 2023.
You're also allowed to wear the following in the ceremony:
Academic honor pins
Ribbons
Insignias
Cords and academic sashes
Mortar Board Senior Honor Society Medallions
The university does not provide any cords or sashes for GPA. Specific departments or organizations may offer cords or sashes. Please contact those departments to receive those items.
If you missed the deadline to order from Oak Hall, you can borrow a black gown or place an order on Amazon. Gowns are required to participate in the ceremony.