2026 Spring Commencement: May 1-3, 2026
- PURCHASE: Doctoral Purchase Ordering Deadline – February 27, 2026
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Online ordering will open December 15, 2025 and close February 27, 2026. (You may also order in-store or via phone at (205) 348-6124 before December 15, 2025.)
The deadline remains firm on February 27, 2026 for all ordering methods for Spring 2026 purchases.
(Custom Doctoral Regalia purchased has a 7-8 week lead time. It is shipped from the manufacturer to either the shipping address listed on your order or to the Supe Store. For Supe Store pick up, please select “Student Center Pick-up”.)
- RENTAL: Doctoral and Faculty Rental Ordering Deadline – March 27, 2026
- Online ordering will open January 5, 2026 and close March 27, 2026. (You may also order in-store or via phone at (205) 348-6124 between these dates.)
The deadline remains firm on March 27, 2026 for all ordering methods for Spring 2026 rentals.
All rentals are in-store pick up only. Rented Regalia has a 5-6 week turnaround time. (Rental orders for Spring 2026 will not be accepted before January 5, 2026. We must have time to collect rentals from the previous ceremony, return to the vendor, and reconcile our inventory records. Please call (205) 348-6124 with questions.)
2026 Summer Commencement: August 1, 2026
- PURCHASE: Doctoral Purchase Ordering Deadline – May 22, 2026
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Online ordering will open May 4, 2026 and close May 22, 2026*. (You may also order in-store or via phone at (205) 348-6124 before May 4, 2026.)
The deadline remains firm on May 22, 2026 for all ordering methods for Summer 2026 purchases.
(Custom Doctoral Regalia purchased has a 7-8 week lead time. *The shortened ordering window is out of our control and is due to timing of the biannual temporary shutdown of the sewing factory. Items are shipped from the manufacturer to either the shipping address listed on your order or to the Supe Store. For Supe Store pick up, please select “Student Center Pick-up”.)
- RENTAL: Doctoral and Faculty Rental Ordering Deadline – June 12, 2026
- Online ordering will open May 11, 2026 and close June 12, 2026. (You may also order in-store or via phone at (205) 348-6124 between these dates.)
The deadline remains firm on June 12, 2026 for all ordering methods for Summer 2026 rentals.
All rentals are in-store pick up only. Rented Regalia has a 5-6 week turnaround time. (Rental orders for Summer 2026 commencement will not be accepted before May 11, 2026. We must have time to collect rentals from the previous ceremony, return to the vendor, and reconcile our inventory records. Please call (205)348-6124 with questions. )
Printable Tape Measure for use with Tam measurements
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