Virtual Commencement Ceremony Information

2021 Virtual Commencement
Friday, May 7

Congratulations Roosevelt graduates. Today is the day! We're excited to celebrate the class of 2021 at our virtual commencement ceremonies. As a reminder, the start time for the second commencement ceremony has been moved to 12:30 p.m. CDT. Links for each ceremony and to download the interactive program are below.

10 am Central Time
College of Education
Robert Morris Experiential College
Walter E. Heller College of Business
View on: YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn
Download the 10 a.m. ceremony program

12:30 pm Central Time
Chicago College of Performing Arts
College of Arts and Sciences
View on : YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn
Download the 12:30 p.m. program

Cap Decoration Contest

Post a picture of your decorated cap on Instagram.

Follow and tag @rooseveltu
Tag a graduating RU friend

5 random winners will win a RU SWAG BAG.

Cap and Gown Ordering

Online Ordering	February 10, 2021 – March 15, 2021 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

Doctoral Candidates

Doctoral Candidates:

Doctoral Candidates require custom-made regalia. Please stop by the Bookstore to place your order. The deadline is February 26, 2020.

Pharmacy students, please review the information sent by your department.

Cap and Gown Pricing Information

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

**Associate degree students are not invited to participate in graduation, no cap and gowns are needed.

Tassel, Hood, and Honor Cord Information

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.

Bronze: Summa Cum Laude (GPA 3.850 or higher)
Green: Completed Roosevelt University's Honors Program
Green and White: Completed the Graduate Plan for Success
Light Blue: First generation
Lavender: LGBTQIA and allies
Maroon:Held a peer mentor and leadership position in which upperclassmen mentor freshman with disabilities, and students needing support in navigating college life at Roosevelt.
Multicolored (purple, green, and gold): Students of color and international students
Navy Blue: Served as a member of the Student Conduct Board
Navy and White: Criminal Justice Honors
Purple: Post-Baccalaureate Paralegal Certificate recipient.
Red: Served as a member of the College of Arts and Sciences Student Advisory Council (CASSAC)
Drab and Burgundy:Served as a member of the Heller College of Business Student Advisory Board.
Red, White and Blue: Student Military member, veteran, cadet, or has family who serves or served.
Silver: Magna Cum Laude (GPA 3.700-3.849)
White: Cum Laude (GPA 3.500-3.699)
Yellow: Franklin Honor Society Member (GPA 3.75 or higher for Undergraduates only)

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

2021 Virtual Commencement Friday, May 7

Cap Decoration Contest

Doctoral Candidates

Cap and Gown Pricing Information

Tassel, Hood, and Honor Cord Information

2021 Virtual Commencement
Friday, May 7