Academic Regalia, Announcements & Degree Clearance

ACADEMIC REGALIA

JD and LLM candidates will process in doctoral gowns and tams.  MJ candidates will process in masters gowns and mortarboards.  All candidates will wear Widener University Delaware Law School hoods.  The Career Development Office will distribute academic regalia the week of April 15th in the Student Honor Societies area, located on the 1st floor of the Main Law Building.  Signs will be posted in the atrium of the law building to direct you.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Each graduate will receive a complimentary packet of 8 announcements and envelopes, which can be picked up the week of April 15th along with regalia.

Gowns and announcements can be picked-up at the following times:

Monday, April 15     9:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 16     9:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 17     9:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 18     9:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

You are encouraged to pick-up your regalia early in order to check for the correct size.  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 following the ceremony.

DEGREE CLEARANCE

Pass/Fail information for all graduates will be due by Thursday, May 16, 2019.  Actual grades will not be available until five weeks after the last examination.  Decisions regarding honors and awards are made based on fall 2018 grades.  Graduates must have financial clearance from the Bursar.

Any graduate who does not have financial clearance may “walk through” graduation, but will receive an empty tube.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Registrar’s Office          (302) 477-2170

Bursar                             (302) 477-2181