Month: May 2024

Commencement 2024 Cap and Gown FAQ

Where do I pick up the cap and gown I pre-purchased via the Oak Hall website?

Starting Monday, May 13, you may go to the Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore to pick up your cap and gown.

Where can I purchase a cap and gown?

Starting Monday, May 13, you may go to the Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore to purchase a cap and gown. You may purchase individual tassels and caps as well.

Where do I pick up my rental gown?

Starting Monday, May 13, you may pick-up your rental cap and gown at the Campus store. The Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore will not have rental gowns. All rental questions must be directed to Sam Burr and the Campus store: sburr@wesleyan.edu

Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore Hours
Sunday – Wednesday: 10:00 – 6:00
Thursday – Saturday: 10:00 – 8:00
Exceptions:
Thursday, May 23: 9:00 – 9:00
Friday, May 24: 9:00 – 9:00
Saturday, May 25: 9:00 – 9:00
Sunday, May 26: 8:00 – 6:00

Campus Store Hours
Monday – Friday: 10:00 – 5:00
Saturday – Sunday: 11:00 – 3:00
Exceptions:
Thursday, May 23: 9:00 – 7:00
Friday, May 24: 9:00 – 8:00
Saturday, May 25: 9:00 – 8:00
Sunday, May 26: 8:00 – 3:00

IMPORTANT GRADUATION INFORMATION!

Hello Class of 2024!

Well, you’re almost there! 21 days to go. Please be sure to read over and understand the following about having your name read correctly at graduation, time and place for diploma pick up, photo opportunities, and other important information:

NAMECOACH. To be sure your name is properly pronounced at the graduation ceremony on May 26, we urge everyone to be sure to use “NameCoach,” so the commencement readers will pronounce your name correctly. See the email sent from me last week to use NameCoach. (Check your junkman if you didn’t get it.)


DIPLOMA PICK UP. You will be able to pick up your diploma on the first floor of North College on Friday, May 24 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (UPDATED): If students are unable to pickup their diplomas on Friday, there will be an additional opportunity to pick them up the following week from Tuesday through Friday, during business hours. Diplomas will be mailed in June. More information from the Registrar will be sent out about this later.


REGALIA. Rental regalia is still available on the RJ Julia website. Reserve a cap and gown rental here with a credit card. Rental questions should be directed to sburr@wesleyan.edu


PHOTOS with DIPLOMAS. When picking up your diploma, there will be an opportunity to have your photo taken by a professional photographer with your diploma. You are urged to bring your cap & gown with you when picking up your diploma, so you can have a picture taken with everything together. (Trust me, your parents want this one!)


POST GRADUATION CONTACT INFORMATION. Please take a moment to make sure your contact information “after graduation” is correct and update it as needed. You can do this in WesPortal. Be sure to provide your preferred email post-graduation, as nearly all alumni communications are electronic. Reminder: Wesleyan.edu email accounts will be deactivated after one year without login.
As always, please consult the Commencement Website for lots of information for you and your family about the weekend and commencement ceremonies. Click here to review! The “helpful Info” link has lots of great information.

Please consult the commencement webpage for answers to most questions. Short of that, feel free to reach out to me!

Best,

Dean Bisese



WILLIAM M. BISESE, Ed.D.

Dean for the Class of 2024

Wesleyan University | Office of Student Affairs

203 North College, Middletown, CT 06459

wbisese@wesleyan.edu