Cullowhee-based graduate and undergraduate students may purchase caps, gowns, hoods,
and invitations from the University Bookstore. Please make these purchases prior
to the ceremony. For price information, please contact the University Bookstore
at 828-227-7346.
Asheville based graduate students may order caps, gowns, hoods, and invitations online
at books.wcu.edu.
Distant learning students may order gaps, gowns, hoods, and invitations by contacting
the University Bookstore at 828-227-7346.
For additional information, visit the Bookstore web site at books.wcu.edu, and click “Go to WCU Bookstore Online” or email bookstore@email.wcu.edu.
A list of approved WCU Insignias for the commencement ceremony may be found here.
Appropriate Dress for the Ceremony: Men should wear a white shirt and tie, dark trousers, dark dress shoes, and socks.
Women should wear dresses or dark dress slacks and comfortable dress shoes (avoid
high heels due to the hazard of going up and down the stage platform).
Caps should be worn with the mortarboard flat (parallel to the floor). Tassels are
to be worn on the right side of the cap, so as not to block your face from the photographer
who will be at the front of the stage. During the ceremony, men should follow the
lead of the Chancellor regarding the removal of caps. Women may wear their caps throughout
commencement. Please Note: There are no facilities for securing personal items during the ceremony.
Information for Graduation Ceremonies << Previous Next >> Approved Insignias