Cap and Gown Pickup

Last Updated 03.02.26

Caps and gowns will be distributed in the Community Room following graduation practice on Thursday, May 21. 

It is the expectation that all students pay any outstanding obligations/fees on the Infinite Campus portal prior to May 21.  These fees may include registration, library fines, iPad fees, etc.

Seniors, all students must adhere to this pick-up schedule:

Last names A - F:  12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Last Names G - L:  12:35 PM - 1:05 PM

Last Names M - R:  1:10 PM - 1:40 PM

Last Names S - Z:  1:45 PM - 2:15 PM

Fee and size information was collected during the school registration process, and all students receive:

• gown

• cap

• Columbia blue stole

• tassel 

Questions about cap and gown pick-up can be directed to Kirsten Anzalone at Kirsten.Anzalone@d214.org

NOTE:  All honor cords and special recognitions will be in the student's cap & gown package that is distributed in the Community Room following graduation practice.

Graduation Regalia Guidelines:

While each school will have its own personality and traditions for the graduation ceremony, D214 has established a standard for what all graduates will wear:

• Standard Regalia: All schools will ensure students wear the designated gown, stole, cap, and tassel in school colors

• Special Recognition:

No special tassels or pins

Academic recognitions (i.e. NHS, Seal of Biliteracy, etc) will be designated in the program

• Standardized Honor Cords: Academic honor cords will be standardized across all schools as follows:

  • Honors (GPA 3.00 - 3.79): White Cord

  • High Honors (GPA 3.80-4.19): Gold Cord

  • Highest Honors (GPA 4.20 or higher): Red Cord

• Medallions: School-approved academic medallions (e.g., ELITE, IHSA, Senior Award Winners) are permitted during graduation ceremonies.

• Cultural and Religious Adornments: Students may wear appropriate cultural and religious symbols. These items must be worn on the outside of the gown and should not compromise the overall uniform appearance of the academic dress.

• Cap Decoration: Decorated graduation caps are permitted for the ceremony, provided the designs are appropriate and respectful.