UWM offers opportunities for both past and current graduates to reuse cap and gowns, making graduation both eco-friendly and accessible.

Past Graduates

Graduates can donate their gowns for a future graduate Panther to reuse. Rather than storing your gown in your closet for years to come, please consider donating it.

How to Donate

  • Drop it off: One of the Center for Student Experience and Talent (SET) office locations.
    • Vogel Hall
    • Lubar Hall N203
    • Student Union E153
    • EMS E387
  • Ship it: Address your package to Vogel Hall, Attn: Amanda Kienow, 3253 N Downer Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211

Current Graduates

Cap and gowns are available on a first-come first-served basis. Please note there is a limited number of caps and gowns and of specific sizes. If students have questions they can contact the Center for Student Experience and Talent at get-experience@uwm.edu.

Details for Participation

  • Pickup Schedule: Students can drop-in Monday through Thursday, 9am – 3pm and Friday 9am – 2pm, now through December 12. 
  • Pickup Location: Vogel Hall (3253 N. Downer Ave.)
  • After the commencement ceremony, students should return the caps and gowns to one of the SET locations