Ceremony Apparel

Pre-ordered regalia may be picked up at the Grad Fairs in April or at the LSC bookstore beginning Monday, April 27. A family member or friend may pick up your regalia for you at either Grad Fair, or the bookstore. Pre-ordered regalia cannot be mailed to you. 

Lake Shore Campus Grad Fair
Tuesday, April 21 from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sr. Jean Multi-Purpose Room North and South, Damen Student Center

Water Tower Campus Grad Fair
Thursday, April 23 from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Regents Hall, 16th floor, Lewis Towers

Yes. Regalia may still be purchased in person at either LSC or WTC bookstore, or online through the bookstore website. Online orders can be shipped directly to your home for a small fee. 

The School of Law order period has closed. Please contact commencement@LUC.edu if you need to place an order. 

The Stritch School of Medicine order period has closed. Please contact commencement@LUC.edu if you need to place an order. 

The Jostens regalia pre-order period has closed. If students still need to purchase regalia, please visit the LSC or WTC bookstore, or the bookstore website. 

Students who did not pre-order may still purchase regalia through the Loyola bookstore.

Regalia can be purchased:

• Online through the bookstore website (orders can be shipped directly to your home
• In person at the Lake Shore Campus or Water Tower Campus bookstores

Individual regalia pieces (such as hoods or tassels) may also be purchased in store while supplies last.

Students who did not pre-order may purchase regalia at either Grad Fair.

Lake Shore Campus Grad Fair
Tuesday, April 21 from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sr. Jean Multi-Purpose Room North and South, Damen Student Center

Water Tower Campus Grad Fair
Thursday, April 23 from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Regents Hall, 16th floor, Lewis Towers

The School of Law order period has closed. Please contact commencement@LUC.edu if you need to place an order. 

The Stritch School of Medicine order period has closed. Please contact commencement@LUC.edu if you need to place an order. 

At Loyola University Chicago, honor cords signify that the wearer has attained a specific honor or distinction. Cords are awarded to individuals who achieve laudatory status, are members of a national honor society, and/or who meet specific academic achievements as defined by schools/college/institute. If you have questions regarding your student group, please contact commencement@LUC.edu. Each honor cord and their student affiliates are listed below.

• Intertwined maroon and gold honor cords: Represent students graduating with laudatory honors of Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, or Summa Cum Laude
• Double gold honor cord: Represent Stritch School of Medicine students graduating with laudatory honors of Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, or Summa Cum Laude
• Double maroon honor cord: Represent School of Law students graduating with laudatory honors of Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, or Summa Cum Laude
• Double maroon and gold knotted honor cord: Represent Maroon and Gold Society students
• Intertwined red, white, and blue honor cords: Represent students who have served in the military 

Laudatory Status (Bachelor's Degree only)

Bachelor’s degree graduates who have completed a degree with academic distinction are identified by the burgundy and gold honor cords worn around the neck. Your Dean's Office will contact you in the coming weeks about how to receive your honor cords. 

A degree may be awarded:

• Cum Laude, with praise, representing an overall scholastic achievement of at least 3.5 out of a possible 4.0.
• Magna Cum Laude, with great praise, for a scholastic average of at least 3.7.
• Summa Cum Laude, with highest praise, representing an overall scholastic average of at least 3.9.

Stoles represent academic achievement, involvement in student organizations, or specific academic program involvement. Stole orders are placed by individuals or by student organizations. For more information, graduates should contact their student organization or the Center for Student Engagement.

If student organizations are interested in purchasing stoles to identify their group, please follow this link. Each student group is responsible for the cost of their stoles. Stoles will be shipped to the address provided during check-out. If student organizations would like a symbol representing their group added to the assets available to add to their stoles, please contact commencement@LUC.edu. 

Please note: If you would like to receive your stole by Commencement Week, please place your order by Friday, March 6. You will still be able to order stoles after this date but there is no guarantee they will arrive prior to Commencement. If you have any questions, please contact commencement@LUC.edu. 

If you would like more information about your student group stoles or Commencement related information listed on this page, please contact commencement@LUC.edu. 

Your Rambler Journey: This University-wide initiative is designed to help students navigate their paths and get the most out of their experience here at Chicago’s Jesuit, Catholic university. As students explore activities, learning opportunities, traditions, and resources at Loyola, they are invited to reflect on experiences that have enhanced growth the areas of these five ideals: Care for the Whole Person, Commit to Service, Social Justice, and Solidarity, Discern Guided by Faith, Expand Knowledge, and Thrive in a Global Community.  

Students who submit written reflections about distinct experiences can receive a lapel pin for each of the ideals, and earn a special graduation stole after earning all five pins. To submit reflections, visit LUCommunity and visit “Your Rambler Journey” under My Checklists. For more information, visit https://www.luc.edu/ramblerjourney/ or contact ramblerjourney@LUC.edu.