The Commencement 2024 ceremonies are scheduled for May 29–31.
All graduates participating in the 2024 MIT Commencement ceremonies MUST wear regalia and MUST use the Commencement section of the MIT Atlas app on a desktop or mobile device to indicate whether they will be ordering it from the MIT Coop. Before indicating your regalia plan, make sure you have the latest version of the MIT Atlas app installed on your desktop or mobile device. The MIT App Store has links to download or update the app from the Apple, Google, and Windows app stores. Questions about the MIT Atlas app should be directed to atlas-app@mit.edu.
Be aware that your guest tickets for Commencement will not be released unless you provide proof that you’ve made regalia arrangements.
Looking for faculty regalia info? See details in the Faculty section.
Regalia options for graduates
You have three options for obtaining your regalia:
OPTION 1: Order your academic regalia from the MIT Coop using the Commencement section of the MIT Atlas app. The last day to place or cancel a regalia order is Monday, May 6.
OPTION 2: Borrow academic regalia or purchase from an alternate vendor and verify that you have done so by emailing your regalia receipt or a photo of you wearing your regalia to regalia-alt@mit.edu.
OPTION 3: Those who are receiving advanced degrees and are in active military service may wear the prescribed dress uniform instead of academic regalia. (Undergrad ROTC candidates: you wear cap and gown for Commencement.)
PhD/ScD candidates: your Doctoral hood will be provided to you by MIT...you do not need to order it.
Need help?
If you encounter any problems submitting your regalia order via the MIT Atlas app, please first confirm that you have RSVP’d to the Commencement ceremonies in the degree application. You may need to verify that you are on the degree list, which you can do by contacting the Registrar’s Office at records@mit.edu. If you have confirmed that you are on the degree list and have RSVP’d, email regalia@mit.edu for help completing your order.
Regalia pick-up: dates and location
EMBA candidates: If you ordered your regalia before March 1, it will be available for pick up in E52-255 on Tuesday, May 21. Otherwise, refer to the pick-up schedule below.
Your regalia will be available for pick-up beginning on Thursday, May 16 in Lobby 13 (13-1143).
If a representative is picking up your pre-reserved regalia, please provide them with your MIT ID.
Regalia pick-up schedule (in Lobby 13):
- May 16–17: noon to 5 pm
- May 20–22: noon to 5 pm
- May 23–24: 9 am to 5 pm
- May 28: 9 am to 5 pm
- May 29: 8 am to 7 pm
- May 30–31: 9 am to 3 pm
Doctoral rental return schedule: Dates and locations
Regalia rentals must be returned to staff in person with your MIT ID in Lobby 13 (13-1143).
Doctoral rental return schedule (in Lobby 13):
- May 29: 3–7 pm
- May 30: 9 am to 6 pm
- May 31: 9 am to 3 pm
- June 3–4: 9 am to 3 pm
Tuesday, June 4 is the deadline for returning rented PhD regalia. Failure to adhere to the terms of the rental agreement will result in a charge from a late fee up to the full retail value of the regalia.
