UW-River Falls

commencement attire

Attire and Announcements

Cap & Gown

Candidates participating in commencement must wear appropriate attire. You may purchase a cap and gown at the Falcon Shop. You should check with the Falcon Shop in the University Center (425-3962) for information on when to purchase the cap and gown. If you already have a cap and gown, please remember, it must be black. If it is not black, you will not be allowed to participate in commencement. Tassels must be purchased at the Falcon Shop.

Graduate Students

Graduate students receiving their masters degree must also order a hood through the Falcon Shop. Hoods are the same color for all degrees. Flowers and decorative jewelry may not be worn on the academic gown.

College	Appropriate Tassel Color
College of Agriculture, Food & Environmental Sciences	Maize
College of Arts & Sciences	White
College of Business & Economics	Bronze
College of Education; Education Students	Blue
College of Education; Social Work Students	White
Graduate College	Gold

Announcements

Personalized commencement announcements may be ordered through the Falcon Shop. Blank commencement announcements may also be purchased at the Falcon Shop.

For questions regarding Commencement attire or announcements, please contact the Falcon Shop at (715) 425-3962.