ACADEMIC REGALIA All degree candidates will process in doctoral gowns with Widener University School of Law hoods and a mortarboard. Distribution will begin on April 14 from the Career Development Office utilizing the following schedule:
- Monday, April 14 9:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 15 9:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, April 16 9:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
- Thursday, April 17 9:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
You are encouraged to pick up your cap, gown, and hood early in order to check for the correct size. We do not ask you to buy the academic regalia nor do we charge you a rental fee, therefore, all pieces (you may keep the tassel) must be returned immediately following the conclusion of the ceremony. If you leave campus with the regalia, you will be charged a rental fee; after three days, you will be charged $450.00 for the cost of the regalia. Tables for gown return will be set up in the main hall of the Law Building.
DEGREE CLEARANCE Pass/fail information for all graduates is due by Friday, May 16, 2014. Actual grades will not be available until five weeks after the last examination but in sufficient time to certify for the bar examination. Decisions regarding honors and awards are made based on fall grades. As part of the requirements for graduation, each graduate must file a petition to graduate. Also, each graduate must have financial clearance from the Bursar.
Any graduate who does not have final clearance may “walk through” graduation but will receive an empty tube. Further, any graduate participating in ITAP and graduating in August will also be permitted to “walk through” and will receive an empty tube. Questions regarding graduation requirements or bar certifications should be directed to Lauren Piotti at (302) 477-2150.