Congratulations, University of Wisconsin-Madison Graduates!

May 2025 Timeline

May 13 2025
Academic attire return

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.

Feb 10 – Apr 1
Academic attire rental – save $20.00, early Badger pricing
Rent online (Feb 10 thru Apr 1) for the May 2025 commencement ceremony.
March 28
Last Day to Purchase Academic Attire
Last day to purchase academic attire to arrive in time for the May 2025 ceremony. Rentals continue through May 10th.
Apr 2 – May 6
Academic attire rental continues (regular pricing applies)

Rent online (Apr 2 thru May 6) for the May 2025 commencement ceremony.

May 7 – May 10
RENT IN STORE @ 711 STATE STREET IN PERSON ONLY. ONLINE ORDERS ARE CLOSED.

May 10
Online orders must be picked up by the close of business Saturday (Friday for HSLC) at your designated pickup location.

May 10 – May 13
UW Spring Commencement Weekend

Return attire after use. All returns must be made by 7pm May 13th.
May 10 - May 13
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 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.