Cap and Gown

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