Regalia and Commemorative Items
Caps and Gowns (Regalia)
To take part in commencement, graduates are required to wear appropriate graduation attire consisting of the official 51ÂÜÀò gown and tasseled cap. To maintain the celebratory nature of commencement, gowns and sashes (and stoles) cannot be altered or decorated.
Students may order their 51ÂÜÀò regalia through the Josten's website. You may choose to have it delivered to your home address for a shipping fee or you can chose to have it delivered to the 51ÂÜÀò Store for no cost but it must be ordered by March 12. When placing the order, graduates are given the option between shipping to an address of their choice or having it picked up at the 51ÂÜÀò store.
Regalia shipped to 51ÂÜÀò will be available on Wednesday, April 23 at the Grad Fair and payments will be due at pickup.
Information and Deadlines:
- Online ordering deadline: March 12, 2025
- Regalia pick-up: April 23, 2025 (Grad Fair-Metzger Lawn)
After the Grad Fair, orders can be picked up at the 51ÂÜÀò Campus Store. Payments will be due at pickup, please contact biola@slingshotedu.com for pricing information.
Prices are subject to change at the time of ordering.
- Regalia Pricing
- Bachelor's:
- Bachelor's Package (cap, gown, tassel): $46.99
- Bachelor's Gown: $29.99
- Master's:
- Master Package with Hood (cap, gown, tassel and hood): $81.99
- Master BDG Package without Hood (cap, gown, and tassel): $45.99
- Master Gown: $29.99
- Master Hood: $35.99
- Cap: $8
- Tassel: $9
- Dated Sash: $49.99
- Zipper Pull: $9.99
- For more information on pricing, please contact the 51ÂÜÀò Store.
- Bachelor's:
Graduation Fair
- Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2025
- Location: Metzger Lawn
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51ÂÜÀò Store
Please check back for updates and order deadlines regarding regalia.
51ÂÜÀò Store Hours are Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
If you have any questions, please contact the 51ÂÜÀò Store at biolastore@biola.edu or (562) 903-4883.
Stoles
- Stoles/Sash may NOT be customized and must be the official 51ÂÜÀò design
- Special stoles may be given by honor programs, honor societies, and affinity groups. These special stoles are not available for purchase and are given by individual departments and programs.
- Stoles not sold or given by 51ÂÜÀò are not allowed to be worn.
- Stoles can only be ordered through Jostens using the "Order Regalia" link above. The 51ÂÜÀò store will not have stoles available for purchase.
Honor Cords
Honor cords are given by honor programs, honor societies, and affinity groups in acknowledgment of academic achievement or distinctions. These are not available for purchase and graduates qualifying for these will be contacted individually by the relevant department. Cords not given by 51ÂÜÀò are not allowed to be worn.
Commemorative Items
Commencement Invitations
You can purchase general 51ÂÜÀò commencement invitations through the 51ÂÜÀò Store. Personalized invitations from Jostens must be purchased in advance and take 2–3 weeks.
You may order these invitations online anytime through Jostens.
Flowers & Commencement T-Shirts – 2025 Commencement
Interested in purchasing flower bouquets, leis or a t-shirt? Save time by placing a pre-order with The Commencement Group and enjoy a convenient pick up on commencement day! Orchid leis and bouquets for graduates will also be available for purchase on campus. Graduates are encouraged to wear their leis on stage and in pictures.
Commencement Day Photos
Individual photos of each graduate will be taken by GradImages. Photographs will be available online for viewing and ordering as soon as possible. There is no obligation to purchase, and free photo proofs will be sent in as little as 72 hours after your event.
For more information, visit the . If you have questions about your commencement photos or need help ordering, please contact Grad Images directly: giservice@gradimages.net or (800) 261-2576.
Ceremony Recordings
51ÂÜÀò's professional film crew will capture video of the graduation ceremonies. Each graduate will be featured up-close as they receive their diploma and walk the stage. The recording can be viewed on . A livestream link will be posted on the main Commencement page on the day of the ceremony.