Congratulations, University of Wisconsin-Madison Graduates!
May 2025 Timeline
May 2025 Grads – still have your attire? Please return it as soon as possible. Attire is RFID chipped for identification and return confirmation.
Academic Attire returns may be done during regular store hours at any University Book Store location.
Bachelors – return gown, keep cap and tassel.
Faculty, Doctors and Masters – return gown and hood,
keep cap and tassel.
Cap & Gown rental reservations for December 2025 will start on September 22nd, 2025.
Rent online (Apr 2 thru May 6) for the May 2025 commencement ceremony.
May 10
Online orders must be picked up by the close of business Saturday (Friday for HSLC) at your
designated pickup
location.
Return attire after use. All returns must be made by 7pm May 13th.
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 May 13.
Bachelors – return gown, keep cap and tassel.
Faculty, Doctors and Masters – return gown and hood,
keep cap and tassel.
Returns not completed by 7:00 pm May 13 will incur a $20 service fee.