A Special Message About Safely Opening Our Stores

The University Book Store is open and ready to serve the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus and the Madison community. We are taking many steps to assure a safe and clean shopping experience, including regular cleaning and disinfecting, plexiglass panels at all checkouts, floor markings to help maintain social distancing, capacity limits, and mask requirements for all employees and customers. For all of your back-to-school needs: textbooks, technology products, and school supplies can be purchased in person or online at uwbookstore.com. Feel free to contact us with questions or concerns. Thank you for supporting the University Book Store!

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December 2020 Timeline

Oct 01–Nov 13

Academic attire rental

Rent on line (Oct 01 thru Nov 13) or in person (Oct 01 thru Nov 13) with immediate fulfillment at the Supply Service Counter in the Hard Lines Department (711 State St.), or over the telephone (add $10.00 for service fee) for the December 2020 commencement ceremony.

Oct 09

Last day to purchase academic attire

Last day to purchase academic attire for the December 2020 ceremony. Rentals continue through Nov 13.

Nov 14–Dec 12

Academic attire rental continues (add $20.00 Rush Fee)

Rent on line (Nov 14 thru Dec 12) or in person (Nov 14 thru Dec 12) with immediate fulfillment at the Supply Service Counter in the Hard Lines Department (711 State St.), or over the telephone (add $10.00 for service fee) for the December 2020 commencement ceremony.

Dec 13

UW Winter Commencement

Dec 14–Dec 31

Academic attire rental

Rent on line (Dec 14 thru– Dec 31), or in person (Dec 14 thru Dec 31) with immediate fulfillment at the Supply Service Counter in the Hard Lines Department (711 State St.), or over the telephone (add $10.00 for service fee).

Dec 14–Jan 5, 2021

Academic Attire Returns

Academic Attire Rental Returns for the December 2020 Commencement may be done at any time during regular store hours at the Supply Service counter on Level One at the University Book Store, 711 State Street.

All returns must be completed by 7 p.m. January 05, 2021

Bachelors – return gown, keep cap and tassel.
Faculty, Doctors and Masters – return gown and hood, keep cap and tassel.