Commencement

Guide for Graduating Master’s Students

Get information about participating in Commencement and Reunion Weekend as a graduating master’s student, including how and when to wear regalia, participate in the Master’s Ceremony and invite guests to join the celebration.

Receiving Your Degree

Graduating master’s students must complete the Application to Graduate in Self-Service Banner by April 17, 2026, as well as register to attend the Master’s Ceremony and other weekend events through the Tassel platform by April 27, 2026. Learn more on the Master’s Programs website. Important graduation deadlines can be found on the Registrar’s website.

Wearing Regalia

Regalia (cap or tam, gown and hood) must be worn for the Procession and Commencement ceremonies on Saturday and Sunday. Commissioning students and those with military service have the option to wear formal military attire in place of the cap and gown if they so choose and if permitted according to their status with the military. Master's students may purchase keepsake regalia during Grad Fair or directly from the Brown Bookstore.

Concurrent undergraduate/graduate students may purchase and wear master's or undergraduate regalia.

Dual degree master's students should select only one hood color.

How to Wear Master’s Regalia

 

Get ready for Commencement with this quick guide to wearing your master’s hood, cap and gown.

Inviting Guests to Commencement

Guidance for graduating master’s students inviting family members and other guests to Commencement will be posted to this site soon.

International students who want to invite family members to attend Commencement can find information about obtaining a visitor visa on the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) website.