Cap and Gown
The University has specific academic regalia required to be worn by participants in commencement ceremonies. All regalia worn by graduating students who are participating in the Commencement Ceremony must be obtained through Louisiana Tech University.
For Regalia questions or problems, contact the Louisiana Tech University Bookstore at 318.257.2428 or email LaTaylor@bncollege.com.
The options for obtaining a cap, gown, etc. needed to participate at commencement, are as follows:
Undergraduate/Master’s Degree Candidates
- The Louisiana Tech University Bookstore (Barnes & Noble on Campus Location) – Deadline to submit an order is August 1, 2025. Late fees will be applied after this date.
- Oak Hall (Exclusive Regalia Supplier for Louisiana Tech University) – Not available for Summer Quarter. Please call the bookstore to place an order that needs to be shipped.
Doctoral Degree Candidates
- Purchase Doctoral Regalia – Not available for Summer Quarter. Lead time is 10-12 weeks.
- Rent Doctoral Regalia – Deadline to submit an order is July 1, 2025. Late fees will be applied after this date. Doctoral Regalia: Rental Only Form
Faculty
Faculty Regalia – rental Deadline is July 1, 2025. Late fees will be applied after this date.
Academic Regalia Orders will be available for pickup on campus starting August 6, 2025, from the University Barnes and Noble Bookstore, Monday – Thursday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Optional Items Available
Invitations, school rings, custom diploma frames, and various graduation gifts can also be purchased at University Bookstore, or online through the Balfour School Store.
Fall Grad Fair
TBA in the Student Center.
Take the Opportunity to take care of all your graduation needs in one place.
- Order your cap & gown, class ring, invitations, etc.
- Take graduation portraits with Kevin Beasley.
- Talk with the Career Center to help with your job search.
- Ask the Graduate School questions you may have.
- Financial Aid will be available to help with Loan Exit Counseling and questions.
Honor Society Cords
Honor Society graduation accoutrements (cords or stoles) approved for wear at commencement should be ordered through your local chapter advisor or chapter president. The local chapter verifies individual eligibility each quarter with the university.
You will be asked to remove unauthorized items from robes and mortarboards before commencement begins.
- Students eligible for Latin honors at commencement (cum-, magna-, and summa cum laude) do not receive or wear a special cord or stole/shawl. Instead, the appropriate Latin honor is announced when they cross the stage. It is also listed in the commencement program, embossed on diplomas, and permanently loaded into official transcript data.
Diplomas
- Every current Louisiana Tech University graduate receives the following:
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- ONE Paper Diploma/Credential.
- Diploma/Credential Cover per credential received.
- Digital Diploma/Credential.
If you do not plan to attend the Commencement Ceremony, you must indicate this on the “Required – Complete Graduation Application Questionnaire” task after completing the “Application for Program Completion” in Workday.
You will need to pay a $10 mailing fee, if you wish to have your diploma mailed.
- Pay with a Credit Card by calling the Comptroller’s Office at 318-257-4325. or,
- Pay by Check and mail this to the Registrar’s Office, O. Box 3155, Ruston, LA 71272.
- Additional Paper Diplomas may be ordered through our Diploma Online Ordering System.
Commencement Photographs
Photographs will be available online one week following commencement.
Ordering Your Images:
- Go to: gradphotonetwork.com.
- Choose Event Name and enter LA TECH.
- Chose event by date.
- Find your images – Search by name.
For questions please contact: Kevin Beasley Photographers Inc, 318.254.8122 or email office@kevinbeasley.com.