Cap and Gown

Cap and Gowns

Cap & Gown Ordering:

Graduates are required to wear a cap, gown, stole, and tassel. Graduates can order caps, gowns, stoles, and tassels at the Senior Fair on February 25, 2026, which takes place on campus, in the Global Leadership Center, 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. HERE is the link to the Jostens ordering site. You can select which Cap and Gown package you need: Westmont Grad or Westmont ABSN Grad for the Nursing Program. March 10th is the deadline to order. After that date, graduates will need to order through the alumni office (alumni@westmont.edu) with steep late fees. 

Cap & Gown Pick Up: 

  • Wednesday, May 6, 2026- 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on the President’s Patio, Kerrwood Hall.
  • Thursday, May 7, 2026- 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on the President's Patio, Kerrwood Hall.
  • Friday, May 8, 2026- 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on the President's Patio, Kerrwood Hall
  • To pick up your Cap and Gown Package, you will need to complete the Class of 2026 Exit Survey HERE

At Cap & Gown Pick Up, Grads Receive a Commencement Packet which includes:

  • 10 wristbands (required for guest entry to campus on the morning of Commencement)
  • 2 parking passes (required for guest entry to campus on the morning of Commencement)
  • A map of the campus, including all parking lots
  • A detailed schedule of Commencement Day

All graduates are required to wear a cap, gown, stole, and tassel to participate in Commencement. Please contact the Alumni office with any questions regarding cap and gown orders or pick up at (805) 565-6056 or alumni@westmont.edu