Roosevelt's Commencement ceremony is a celebration of our students' hard work and determination.
10 am Central Time
Walter E. Heller College of Business
College of Education
College Science, Health and Pharmacy
Live Viewing link
10am Ceremony: https://youtu.be/jECpDS4swF8
3 pm Central Time
College of Arts and Sciences
Chicago College of Performing Arts
Live Viewing link
3pm Ceremony: https://youtu.be/4GHOZYmnhgI
Please see the University's COVID-19 site to learn about the University's requirements for attending Commencement.
| Online Ordering | January 31, 2022 – March 18, 2022 https://roosevelt.shopoakhalli.com/purchasewizard/Welcome |
| Borrowing a Cap and Gown: | It is permissible to borrow a cap and gown from a former graduate, but Graduation Services must grant approval. For approval, please contact Graduation Services at graduation@roosevelt.edu |
**Associate degree students are not invited to participate in graduation, no cap and gowns are needed.
| Doctoral Candidates: | Doctoral Candidates require custom-made regalia. Please stop by the Bookstore to place your order. The deadline is February 26, 2022. Pharmacy students, please review the information sent by your department. |
| Cap and Gown Items | Pick up Price (tax Included) | Price to Ship from Oak Hall |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's cap, gown, tassel, and stole | $81.59 | $97.54 |
| Master's cap, gown, tassel, and hood | $104.74 | $120.69 |
| Doctoral Custom Regalia | Rented Price | To Purchase |
| Doctoral cap, gown, tassel, hood | $219.00 | $993.00 |
Cords signify that the wearer has attained some specific honor or distinction, academic or otherwise. Different color cords are used to signify different accomplishments or affiliations.
A full list of tassel colors is available here. If you are unsure of the degree you will be receiving, please contact the Graduation Office at (312)341-3591. Listing an incorrect degree will result in receiving the wrong tassel and hood color.
Questions? Contact Graduation Services at 312-341-3591 or graduation@roosevelt.edu
Cap and Gown and Ticket pick up occur during the Salute to Graduates Reception.
The Salute to Graduates Receptions are one of two open house–style events where graduates come to pick up the materials and information needed to participate in Commencement. If you are not interested in attending the ceremony you do not need purchase a gown or attend the event.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are attending the Schaumburg event, you must pre-order or call ahead for pick up. As the Bookstore is located downtown, there will not be an option to purchase the same day.
| Date of the Schaumburg Reception | Tuesday, April 5, 2022 |
| Reception Location | SCH 126 |
| Time | 12:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
There are various options for purchasing your cap and gown. Please use the option that works best for you.
| Date of Chicago Reception | Thursday, April 7, 2022 |
| Reception Location | Auditorium Building Ida B. Wells Lounge (2nd Floor) |
| Time | 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. |