Congratulations, University of Wisconsin-Madison Graduates!

May 2021 Timeline

May 14

Academic attire return

December and May 2020 Grads – still have your attire? Please return it as soon as possible.

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

Jan 15-Apr 12

Academic attire rental

Rent

on line (Jan 15 – Apr 12 11 p.m. CST) for home ship
on line (Jan 15 – May 8) for pick up in store - fulfillment can take up to 10 days.
Over the telephone (add $10.00 for service fee) for the May 2021 commencement ceremony.

Save $20.00 Late Fee – Place your rental order before Apr 13.

March 12

Last Day to Purchase Graduation Attire

Last day to purchase academic attire to arrive in time for the May 2021 ceremony. Rentals continue through May 08.

Apr 12

Last Official Day for reserving rental academic attire

Add $20.00 Late Fee to rental orders placed after today.

Apr 13-May 5

Regular Rentals are closed, Late Rental period is open

Late rental period is now open, add $20.00 Late Fee. All Candidates and Faculty - Late Rental Period.
Rent

on line (Apr 13 – May 5) ship to home or pick up in store - fulfillment can take up to 10 days.
Over the telephone (add $10.00 for service fee) for the May 2021 commencement ceremony

Thru May 11

Academic Attire Returns

Academic Attire returns may be done during regular store hours at the University Book Store at 711 State Street at the Supply Service counter. All returns must be completed by 7:00pm Tuesday May 11.

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 11 will incur a $20 service fee.