Caps, Gowns, Hoods, Announcements
The bookstore will host a winter commencement event with Jostens
(www.jostens.com) on November
9, 2011 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and November 10, 2011 from 4-7 p.m. in
the Butler Bookstore. Orders for announcements and rings can be
placed at this time. Caps and gowns may be purchased and picked up
at the bookstore from Nov. 9 until just before Winter Commencement.
Proper Apparel for Commencement Day
Commencement is a dignified occasion. Good academic taste
requires that the cap be worn straight. The tassel should be on the
right side of the cap for candidates who have not received a
baccalaureate degree from any college or university. Those who have
received such a degree will wear the tassel on the left side.
Please dress accordingly. In selecting apparel:
- Women should remember that the hem of the gown is approximately
7 inches above the ankles. Dark shoes are preferred.
- For men, dark shoes and socks, dark trousers, light-colored
shirts and appropriate ties are preferred. Men with a master's gown
should wear a dark coat under the gown, as the arms below the
elbows are visible.
- Corsages are not to be worn on academic attire.
Suggested guidelines for student academic
regalia:
- The university approved mortar board and gown
- One university approved sash representing the country of a
study abroad experience, country of origin for international
students, or a Kente cloth stole
- One honor cord from one of Butler's recognized honor
societies
- One honor cord representing magna, summa, or cum laude honors
from Butler
- One pin, no larger than 1"x 1", approved by the PULSE office,
representing their affiliation to one of Butler's official student
organizations
International students and students who have studied abroad are
encouraged to wear the international sash representing their home
country or the country where they studied. Sashes may be ordered
from the Efromyson Diversity Center (940-6570) or an order form can
be found online at www.butler.edu/international. Single
country sashes are $32.00 and dual sashes are $41.00 and must be
ordered by Oct. 22, 2010.
Students interested in wearing a Kente cloth stole should
contact the Efromyson Diversity Center at 940-6570 for information
on placing an order.