Academic regalia

Ordering instructions

All graduates must wear academic regalia for the ceremony. Scholastic Grads is the vendor that will supply caps and gowns.

Online Ordering: Scholastic Grads Website:
- Select “Wayne State Medical School
- Select : "Cap and Gown Ordering
- Select “Wayne State Gown/Hood/8 sided tam/Tassel Rental
The Soft Cap/Hood/Gown cost is $95.00, if paying by credit/debit card online. The cost is $85.00 if paying with cash in person on February 27.
For your sizing information, enter Height (Feet, Inches, ex: 5’9”) and Weight (note lbs or kgs)
Enter your Name, Email, Phone Number (with area code) and Address (Note: All orders will be shipped to the SoM)
Note: You will receive a complimentary Medical Green tassel with your cap and gown order. Extra Green Tassels are $5.00. Gold Tassels are $5.00 (after the complimentary tassel).
Click “Add to Cart” (Note: The page will not advance)
Look to the left side of the screen. You will see the cart. Click on the cart to pull it up.
If your information is correct, click “ Checkout; If not, click on the entry and re-do.
Class Rings and Mugs/Steins are also available for purchase on the website.
Graduation Announcements are ordered through Balfour, a third-party website Please use the link provided to purchase.
You are now on the checkout screen. You can use Secure Checkout for credit cards or Google Pay for your purchase.
Regalia ordered between March 1st and March 15th will incur a late fee. The cost will increase to $100.
After March 15th, students must call 1-888-678-4723 for gown availability and cost.
Gowns need to be canceled by March 31st to avoid a 30% restocking fee.
All orders placed online, must be paid in full.

Pick-up instructions

The regalia pick-up schedule is as follows:

Date: Wednesday, May 29 and Thursday, May 30th
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Place: 303/304 Mazurek

If you cannot come in personally, someone else can pick up your gown for you; however, they will have to sign for it (same goes for tickets).

Honor cords, tickets and class composites will be distributed during pick-up. Any questions or concerns regarding your tam and gown should be directed to the Student Affairs Office, 313-577-1463.