Rent Regalia
Bachelor's Cap, Gown & Tassel
$89.99
Master's Cap, Gown, Hood & Tassel
$109.99
Doctoral Cap, Gown, Hood & Tassel
$129.99
Do you need to rent a USC Cap with Tassel, Gown, and Hood?
(Hoods are for Master and Doctorate candidates only.)
If you prefer to purchase regalia, click here.
Rentals Available Starting at Grad Fest — February 11 & 12, 10 AM to 5 PM
Grad Fest is your first opportunity to begin the rental process for your USC Cap, Gown, and Hood.
All rental orders are placed online — staff will be available during Grad Fest to assist and answer questions.
Rental Information
Deadline to order: April 12, 2026, 9:00 PM (Pacific Time)
Delivery by: May 11, 2026
Click the Rent Regalia button below to order your rental unit and have it shipped directly to your home.
Rental units are included in all graduation packages.
FREE shipping is provided on all caps and gowns ordered by February 13, 2026.
Order Tracking
You can check the status of your order by visiting the Herff Jones Track Order page. You’ll need to provide your entire CPA order number, an example of what your order number will look like is: CPA11224-11100110.
- Orders will be delivered within 10–15 business days of receipt and no later than May 11, 2026.
- Tracking information will be emailed once your order ships—please monitor your inbox for updates.
- Retrieve your rental promptly upon delivery and verify that all contents are correct.
Regalia Details
- Master’s and Doctoral regalia include a hood. Refer to the Hood Color Chart and How To Wear Hoods guides.
- Watch these videos to learn how to wear:
*Note: Rented Doctoral Regalia includes a red cap with a gold USC signet tassel (not a tam). Tams are available for purchase at the USC Bookstore and online.
Rent Regalia
Order NowRental Gown & Hood Return
If you rent regalia, please keep your cap and tassel.Your gown and hood should be returned immediately following your ceremony at the drop location near your event or at the USC Bookstore.
You may also return your rental by mailing it directly to Herff Jones using the original box it arrived in.
All rental shipments included a prepaid return label inside the box. If you need a replacement return label, you can print one HERE. If you picked up your rental from the Bookstore you can also print a label.
*Gowns and hoods not returned will be charged at full value by Herff Jones per the rental agreement terms on the ordering website.
To view drop-off locations:
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Contact Herff Jones directly at 1-800-837-4235, and have your order confirmation number ready.
Commencement
For ceremony details and school-specific schedules, visit: commencement.usc.edu