Graduate Student Regalia Rental Closet
Graduate students pursuing a master's degree can rent graduation regalia for free from the Graduate Student Regalia Rental Closet.

Applying to Rent Regalia
Towson University students enrolled in a master's program and attending Winter 2025 commencement are eligible to apply to rent regalia through the GSA's rental closet.
Due to limited resources, the GSA can only provide regalia to students who wish to attend their commencement ceremony and not for any other reason (such as a photoshoot). At this time, doctoral students cannot rent regalia through the GSA.
Please note: the regalia project is run by the Graduate Student Association, which is a part of the department of Research and Graduate Studies. The project is not in affiliation with the Graduation Office, Commencement or the Ustore.
for an in-depth explanation on the regalia rental process.
Students must attach the following documentation to regalia rental applications:
- A personal statement describing the student's need to rent regalia for commencement.
- Proof of commencement registration. You will find this email in your Towson Outlook inbox from commencement@towson.edu with the subject line "Registration Complete - Winter 2025 Commencement." A notification of eligibility is not sufficient; confirmation that you have registered to attend your ceremony is required. A full screenshot of the email will suffice.
Please note: Graduation refers to the academic conferral of your degree and completion of your program after it has been confirmed that you have met all requirements. Commencement refers to the ceremony which celebrates this achievement. Participation in Commencement does not guarantee that your degree will be awarded.
To apply to rent regalia through the GSA, initiate the .
Items Available for Rent
Limited graduation hoods and gowns are available for rent through the GSA. As of right now, we can only provide the following gown sizes and hood colors:
Gowns
- 5'1" - 5'2"
- 5'3" - 5'4"
- 5'5" - 5'6"
- 5'7" - 5'8"
- 5'9" - 5'10"
- 5'11" - 6'0"
Hoods
- MA: Master of Arts (White)
- MEd/MAT: Master of Education / Master of Arts in Teaching (Light Blue)
- MFA: Master of Fine Arts (Brown)
- MM: Master of Music (Pink)
- MS: Master of Science (Gold)
Please ensure you request the hood color that matches your degree.
Return Requirements
We highly recommend students return their regalia immediately following their commencement ceremony to avoid a late return fee.
Return options include:
- An in-person drop off at Towson University Administration Building, room 3112
- Mailing the regalia to:
Towson University Administration Building, AD 3112
8000 York Rd
Towson, MD 21252
If you have graduate regalia you would like to donate to our office, please email gsa AT_TOWSON!
Questions?
All questions and concerns about the regalia rental closet can be sent to gsa AT_TOWSON.