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Academic Regalia

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Commencement is an academic ceremony, therefore, graduates are to wear traditional academic regalia.  An order form is enclosed with the packet that was recently sent to your home address.  To order your regalia, fill out the order form and bring it, with payment (check, cash, or credit card) to the UPJ Bookstore.  Checks should be made payable to the University of Pittsburgh.  August and December 2007 graduates living out of the area may order by phone with a credit card or you may mail your order and payment to the UPJ Bookstore.  The price for the complete regalia (cap, gown and tassel) is $28.50.  Orders must be placed by February 16, 2008.  Orders received after February 16th will be charged a $5.00 late fee making the total price $33.50.

Bookstore Phone:  814-269-7100

HONORS CORDS: Students earning a 3.25 quality point average (QPA) or higher are eligible to wear honors cords at Commencement. QPA’s are determined from grades received as of December 2007. Honors cords can also be ordered on the academic regalia form.  The price for the honors cords is $8.00 and must accompany the order.  If you have a question about your honor status, please contact the Registrar’s Office at (814) 269-7055.