Degree candidates may purchase and pick up caps and
gowns at the University Book & Supply Store, or call 1 (800) 733-8657
for assistance. You may contact the
Graduation Supplies desk in the University Center's bookstore at (865) 974-3459.
Hoods for Graduate Students
Candidates for graduate degrees (Masters, Education
Specialists and Doctoral) must rent a hood. (If purchasing a hood or fine
regalia, please allow ten weeks for delivery.) The rented hoods may be picked
up at the Book Store beginning the Tuesday morning preceding the Doctoral
Hooding and Main Commencement ceremonies. The hoods must be returned to
the Book Store immediately following the Main Commencement ceremony. Please
read the sheet supplied by the University Book Store Graduation Supply Counter
and/or read the commencement information on Graduate Student Deadline Dates
for Graduation for specific dates. Contact the Book Store for additional
information.
Commencement Invitations
Invitations may be purchased at the Graduation Supply
Counter in the University Book & Supply Store beginning the first of
the semester. Please check with the Book Store at the beginning of the graduation
semester for the deadline to order invitations.