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Welcome Future Mason Graduates!
Graduation should be a time of excitement and possibility, not a time to feel burdened by another expense.
To offer some financial relief, Mason has created the Gowns for Grads Program to make regalia available for our students who are unable to purchase regalia on their own. If you are a first-generation student, low-income, Pell Grant recipient, Stay Mason recipient, or cannot afford regalia right now due to financial difficulties, then this program is for you!
Graduation should be a time to reflect and celebrate this amazing accomplishment!
If you have any questions please email [email protected].
Application information:
The application is now open! Click here to apply.
Or you you can copy and paste:
ssac.gmu.edu/gowns-for-grads/
Gowns are borrowed on a first come, first served basis.
We have a limited inventory, so make sure you apply early. While we try to provide students with the full regalia set, items will be provided as they are available (i.e. we have a limited number of hoods, cords, and tassels).
Application Timeline: March 16th – April 24th
Gown Return Process:
In person:
Drop off at the SSAC Office in SUB I Suite 3200 during business hours (Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM).
Via Mail* to:
University Life
c/o Gowns for Grads
4400 University Drive, MSN 24A
Fairfax, VA 22030
*If you plan to mail your gown please let us know by emailing [email protected] so we know to expect it!
Please return your Gown no later than Friday, May 29th, 2026.
Donations:
Regalia Donations:
Gowns for Grads relies heavily on donations especially now that new regalia is on its way. If you purchase new regalia please consider donating it to Gowns for Grads as it supports your fellow Mason Patriots!
You can drop it off anytime on the Fairfax campus in Sub 1, Suite 4200 or mail it to:
University Life
c/o Gowns for Grads
4400 University Drive, MSN 2A4
Fairfax, VA 22030
Monetary Donation:
Don’t have a gown to donate, but would like to donate funds to buy a Mason student regalia? You can simply make an online donation*. You can also send a check made payable to the “George Mason University Foundation” and in the memo line reference “Student Success Initiatives” to the address listed above. Specific costs are below. You can donate for a specific item or with a lump sum towards the initiative.
Regalia can also be purchased at the GMU Bookstore:
https://www.gmu.edu/graduation/caps-gowns-rings-and-announcements
Questions?
Please email [email protected] with questions.