Opening Mass Regalia

Order Opening Mass Regalia by July 15

June 28, 2019

It is time for faculty to place rental regalia orders for the fall 2019 Opening Mass, according to university events. The Mass takes place on Saturday, August 24. Orders can be placed online by visiting the Josten’s website. Click on the link for Graduation Caps and Gowns, and select Faculty /Staff Rentals-Opening Mass.

The last day to order without incurring a $15 late fee is Monday, July 15, so please place orders as soon as possible. Rental regalia can be picked up on Saturday, August 24, in the Chiles Center from 3:30 to 5 p.m.

For more information contact university events at events@up.edu or x7523.

Opening Mass Regalia Information

July 17, 2015

The fall 2015 semester’s Opening Mass will be held in the Chiles Center on Saturday, August 29, at 4:30 p.m., and all faculty participating will process in regalia. Faculty who plan to process and need regalia are asked to visit the Josten’s site at this link.

All orders must be submitted by Monday, July 20 to avoid the late fee. Faculty members’ deans will decide if faculty are responsible for payment or if their departments will pay for the rental.

Faculty robing for Mass will be in the north lobby of the Chiles Center; those processing should arrive no later than 4 p.m. to prepare for the procession, which will begin at 4:15 p.m. A representative from Jostens will be available to assist and answer any questions with regard to regalia. For more information contact University Events at 7523 or events@up.edu.

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