Student Information

Regalia and Commencement Fee

re·ga·li·a (rəˈɡālyə/) noun; plural noun: regalia

• the emblems or insignia of royalty, especially the crown, scepter, and other ornaments used at a coronation.
• the distinctive clothing worn and ornaments carried at formal occasions as an indication of status.

Commencement Fee includes:

• Cost of your regalia (cap and gown will ship from Jostens directly to graduate)
• Diploma cover
• Senior Week events 
• Bus transportation to/from the venue for graduates and guests
• 2 tickets to Commencement and 1 parking pass for the Westchester Counter Center upon request. 2 additional tickets can be purchased for $15 each. See the Tickets webpage for more information.

Costs

This fee may be paid online when ordering your cap and gown through April 1

• $110 for Master candidates plus tax and shipping
• $100 Bachelor candidates plus tax and shipping
• Additional graduation merchandise is available for purchase online

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If you choose not to attend the Commencement Ceremony or Senior Week events, you are not required to pay this fee. However, payment is mandatory for participation in these activities.

 

Purchasing your regalia and paying the Commencement Fee are the same fee. All costs are bundled together into this one payment.

 

Stoles, honors cords, and tassels can be purchased separately. Honors achievements are notated in the Commencement Program; however, cords are not provided by Purchase College.

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