Congratulations, University of Wisconsin-Madison Graduates!
December 2024 Timeline
SEPT 23–NOV 14
Academic attire rental – save $20.00, early Badger pricing.
Rent online
(Sept
23 thru Nov 14) for the December 2024 commencement ceremony.
Oct 31
Last day to purchase academic attire
Last day to purchase academic attire to arrive in time for the December
2024 ceremony. Rentals continue through Dec 16.
Nov 15–Dec 9
Academic attire rental continues (regular pricing applies)
Rent online (Nov 15 thru Dec 09) for the December 2024 commencement ceremony.
Dec 10–Dec 14
RENT IN STORE @ 711 STATE STREET IN PERSON ONLY. ONLINE ORDERS ARE CLOSED.
DEC 14
Online orders must be picked up by the close of business Saturday (Friday for the HSLC) at your
designated pickup
location.
Dec 15
UW Winter Commencement
Return attire after use. All returns must be made by 7pm Dec 17.
Return attire after use. All returns must be made by 7pm Dec 17.
Dec 17
Academic Attire Returns
Academic Attire returns may be done during regular store hours at any University Book Store location. All returns must be completed by 7:00pm Tuesday Dec 17.
Bachelors – return gown, keep cap and
tassel.
Faculty, Doctors and Masters – return gown and hood,
keep cap and tassel.
Dec 2024 Grads – still have your attire? Please return it as soon as possible. Attire is RFID chipped for identification and return confirmation.
Returns not completed by 7:00pm Dec 17 will incur a $20 service fee.
May 2025 Commencement
Rentals will begin February 10, 2025
