Langston University

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Cap, Gown & Tassel:

Cap, gown and tassels are required in order to participate in commencement. All three of these items may be purchased at the Varsity Shop.

The total cost of these items will be listed below:

Baccalaureate Candidates: Package information coming soon.

Master Candidates: Package information coming soon.

Doctoral Candidate: Will need to place rental orders. More details coming soon.

All cap, gowns and tassels for commencement will be black. You are able to purchase a souvenir tassel with the Langston University colors but will not be permitted on commencement day.

Honors Cords

Those approved to be graduating with honors will be placed on a list and given to the Varsity Shop. If you are approved for a cord, you will be able to purchase them at the Varsity Shop ONLY.

Cap Decorations

If you choose to decorate your cap, please find the requirements/guidelines below:

• Decorations should not extend over the brim of the hat.
• There will be no vulgarity on the hat.
• No alcohol or drug images/paraphernalia will be allowed.
• Decorations should be no more than 1/2 inch in height.
• You must email your design for approval to Rachel Belmon, Director of Alumni Affairs.

Recommended Shoes & Clothing

Please wear comfortable shoes. Pointed heels such as stilettos are not allowed on the field and may cause unbalance while walking on the turf or up the ramp to the stage. You are encouraged to wear wedged or flat shoes.

The turf field will likely be 10-15 degrees warmer than the temperature of the ambient air. Temperature highs are expected to be in the 80s, so we encourage you to wear lightweight clothing under gowns due to the elevated temperatures. Water will be available for all participants on the field.

Dues information coming soon.

A mandatory rehearsal for commencement will take place Friday, May 8, 2026. You will not participate in commencement if you do not attend this rehearsal. A timeline for rehearsal will be released soon.

Students will receive their name cards for pronunciation of names and photos for commencement day. You MUST bring this to commencement on Saturday, May 9, 2026, to participate in the ceremony.

Saturday, May 9, 2025

• Students are to arrive no later than 8 a.m. If late, the student(s) will not be able to participate in the commencement ceremony.
• Students will report to the I.W. Young Auditorium
• Parking is open
• Gates at the W.E. Anderson Stadium for family and friends open at 8 a.m. Both sides of the stadium will be open.