Graduation

Graduation regalia can be purchased at the UWM Panther Shop through our vendor, Herff Jones.

Fall 2023 Graduation: General Information

Spring Graduation will be held:

  • Ceremony Sunday 12/17/2023 
  • Check in: 8:30 a.m.
    Ceremony starts: 10:00 a.m.
  • Please visit the SecU Office for more details. https://uwm.edu/secu/com_cer/
  • The UW-Milwaukee Arena Team Store hours: TBD
  • ADA accessibility 414-908-6035

Ordering

  • Students/Faculty can order regalia online at http://colleges.herffjones.com/college/_UWMilwaukee/
  • Grad Info Day: 10/25/2023; 10:00am – 6:00pm. Empire Photos will be present (10:00am- 5:30pm) to take Grad portraits. Please signup with the QR code below to participate. Free grad Gift with photo (while supplies last). Alumni Association will be present, 11:00am – 1:00pm.
  • The website for ordering regalia: Opens September 5, 2023 and closes November 17, 2023 at 11:59 pm EST.
  • Order by 11:59pm EST November 4, 2023 for free instore pick-up at the Panther Shop.
  • Cap & Gown pick up: December 6th & 7th, 2023; 10:00am – 6:00pm located in the Panther Shop. 
  • $10.00 holding fee applies for cap and gowns not picked up by the end of the day 12/07/2023 10am – 4pm
  • Stop by the Center for Student Experience & Talent table 12/6 – 7/2023 10am – 6pm for treats, career readiness info and more!  
  • November 1, 2023: Last day for custom PhD regalia to be purchased. (Purchase through the Panther Shop)
  • All PhD online regalia orders are RENTALS (however there is an option to purchase hoods, please select option online)
  • No state purchasing cards will be accepted at the Panther Shop (faculty only).

 

Return Policy:

  • All online orders must be sent back by the individual, unworn to Herff Jones within (30) days of receipt for a full refund. Panther Shop orders are to be returned by 12/17/2023 unworn for a full refund. No gowns are accepted for refunds after commencement has taken place.
  • PHD rental ship home online orders: There will be a prepaid return label included in all packages. You must retain the original carton the gown arrives in, to complete your return.
  • All PhD online rentals must be returned to Herff Jones (by mail) by 12/24/2023. Please call 1800-837-4235 to replace missing return shipping labels. After 12/24/2023 a non-return fee of up to $250 will be assessed
  • Mailing Address: Herff Jones Cap & Gown Division 1000 N. Market Street Champaign, IL 61820
  • Panther Shop PhD rental return orders: must be returned to the Panther Shop by mail, no later than 12/24/2023. In person cap & gown return 12/18 – 21/2023 at the Panther Shop 10am – 4pm. After 12/24/2023 a non-return fee of up to $250 will be assessed
  • Mailing address: Panther Shop 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd. Milwaukee WI, 53211
  • There will not be an option to return regalia at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena.

Questions? Email uwm-cap.gown@uwm.edu or call 414-229-5574

or visit: https://uwm.edu/secu/com_cer/fall/