Ordering your Cap and Gown

Graduates will NOT be required to wear academic regalia for this year’s small on-campus graduation celebrations. Students can attend the ceremonies wearing either their cap and gown or professional attire. Those who would still like to purchase academic regalia should please follow the instructions below. 

INITIAL ORDER DEADLINE for regalia purchase was APRIL 1.

Students may still order academic regalia online by April 21, but will be required to pay expedited shipping fees to ensure delivery by May 10.

Note that you will need to know the following information when placing your order:

1. Your Degree (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Business Administration, Master of Science, Doctorate in Physical Therapy, etc.): You can verify with the registrar’s office ([email protected]) in advance, if needed.  This information is also available in your academic Program Evaluation, which is accessible through your SageAdvisor and Student Planning account.

2. Campus Affiliation: Graduating students will need to know the campus your degree program is associated with. If you need to confirm which campus your degree program is associated with, go to: www.sage.edu/academics/programs-degrees. 

STEP 1: Go to the Herff Jones website and type RUSSELL SAGE in the search box. 

STEP 2: Select your College based on the location where your academic degree is located.

*If your degree program is associate with the Albany campus, choose RUSSELL SAGE COLLEGE – ALBANY CAMPUS

*If your degree program is associate with Troy campus, choose RUSSELL SAGE COLLEGE – TROY CAMPUS

STEP 3: Select your graduation year (2019, 2020 or 2021)

STEP 4: Choose your degree type (Bachelor, Master or Doctorate)

STEP 5: Select the Cap & Gown tab in the top menu bar.

STEP 6: Select your regalia package – This year graduates may opt to purchase just a cap and tassel, if they choose.

STEP 7:  Enter in your Personal Information (Name, Area Study, etc.)

STEP 8: Proceed to Checkout.  You will need to pay for your regalia when you order it online. Items will be shipped directly to the home address you provide.