Ceremony Attendance and Cap and Gown Orders

To confirm graduation ceremony attendance and order caps and gowns, please visit the My Hofstra Portal. Click the Hofstra Online tab, and select the Personal Menu to find this feature. Simply follow the easy online instructions, carefully check the order, and click submit. An order confirmation and the graduation information will display. Orders for academic attire must be received by November 14 for Midyear 2008 Commencement and April 11 for Spring 2008 Commencement.

To Pick Up Your Cap and Gown

Spring Commencement:
You may pick up your academic attire in the Plaza Rooms located in the Mack Student Center between the hours of 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. on May 14 and 15, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 16, or one hour before the ceremony. (Please be ready to present your Hofstra ID card.)

Midyear Commencement:
You may pick up your academic attire in the Plaza Rooms located in the Mack Student Center between the hours of 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. on December 10, 11 and 17th and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on December 12 or one hour before the ceremony. (Please be ready to present your Hofstra ID card.)

To Return Your Cap and Gown

Spring Commencement:

• For Undergraduates: Academic attire should be returned to the Tent located in front of the James M. Shuart Stadium immediately following the ceremony.  Failure to return your academic attire will result in diplomas and/or requests for transcripts not being issued or honored until academic attire is accounted for.
• For Graduates, Doctorates and Law School: Academic attire should be returned to the PFC (Physical Fitness Center) immediately following the ceremony.  Failure to return your academic attire will result in diplomas and/or requests for transcripts not being issued or honored until academic attire is accounted for.

Midyear Commencement:
Academic attire should be returned to the PFC (Physical Fitness Center) immediately following the ceremony. Failure to return your academic attire will result in diplomas and/or requests for transcripts not being issued or honored until academic attire is accounted for.