The Commencement 2025 ceremonies are scheduled for May 28–30.
All graduates participating in the 2025 MIT Commencement ceremonies MUST wear regalia and MUST use the Commencement section of the MIT Atlas app or atlas-apps.mit.edu to indicate whether they will be ordering it from the MIT Coop. Before using the MIT Atlas app to indicate your regalia plan, make sure you have the latest version of the MIT Atlas app installed on your mobile device or desktop. 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 indicate through the MIT Atlas app or atlas-apps.mit.edu 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 or atlas-apps.mit.edu. Note: ordering regalia through the MIT Atlas app or atlas-apps.mit.edu is now closed. However, a limited number of caps and gowns are available from the MIT Coop. If you need regalia, go to the pick-up location in Lobby 13 starting May 14 to see if your size is available to purchase or rent with cash or a credit card. The full regalia pick-up schedule is below.
OPTION 2: Borrow academic regalia or purchase from an alternate vendor and indicate using the MIT Atlas app or atlas-apps.mit.edu that you will not need to order regalia from the MIT Coop. When borrowing regalia or ordering from an alternative vendor, be sure to obtain the appropriate regalia for your highest degree that matches MIT's official styles, as indicated in the photo below.
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, 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 20. Otherwise, refer to the pick-up schedule below.
Your regalia will be available for pick-up beginning on Wednesday, May 14 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 14–16: 12–5 pm
- May 19–23: 12–5 pm
- May 27: 9 am to 5 pm
- May 28: 8 am to 7 pm
- May 29–30: 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 28: 3–7 pm
- May 29: 9 am to 6 pm
- May 30: 9 am to 3 pm
- June 2–3: 9 am to 3 pm
Tuesday, June 3 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.
