Regalia and Commemorative Items

Caps and Gowns (Regalia)

To take part in commencement, graduates are required to wear appropriate graduation attire consisting of the official Biola University gown and tasseled cap. To maintain the celebratory nature of commencement, gowns cannot be altered or decorated. Caps may be decorated, but decorations may not rise more than two inches above the cap.

Students can purchase 2024 regalia starting today through the Jostens website. If you place your order by March 5, 2024, your order will be available for pickup at the Grad Fair on Metzger Lawn, Wednesday, April 17. The Biola Store will have it after April 17. All pick-up orders must be paid at the time of pick-up. For express pick up at the Grad Fair, prepay at the Biola Campus Store between April 1st and April 15th.

If you missed the March 5 deadline, you may still place your order through Jostens and have it shipped to your address (shipping fees apply).

The only way to get a 2024 sash is by ordering online.

Prices are subject to change at the time of ordering.

Regalia Pricing
- Bachelor's:
  - Bachelor's Package (cap, gown, tassel): $46.99
  - Bachelor's Gown: $29.99
- Master's:
- Cap: $8
- Tassel: $9
- Dated Sash: $49.99
- Zipper Pull: $9.99
- For more information on pricing, please contact the Biola Store.

Graduation Fair

Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Location: Metzger Lawn

Biola Store

Orders shipped to the Biola Store can be picked up and paid starting April 17. If you missed the order deadline, you can purchase regalia online to ship to your home for a shipping fee.

Biola Store Hours are Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

If you have any questions, please contact the Biola Store at biolastore@biola.edu or (562) 903-4883.

Stoles

You may purchase official Biola University stoles at the Biola store.
Special stoles may be given by honor programs, honor societies, and affinity groups. These special stoles are not available for purchase and are given by individual departments and programs.
Stoles not sold or given by Biola University are not allowed to be worn.

Honor Cords

Honor cords are given by honor programs and honor societies in acknowledgement of academic achievement or distinctions. These are not available for purchase and graduates qualifying for these will be contacted individually by the relevant department. Cords not given by Biola University are not allowed to be worn.

Commemorative Items

Commencement Invitations

You can purchase general Biola University commencement invitations through the Biola Store. Personalized invitations from Jostens must be purchased in advance and take 2–3 weeks.

You may order these invitations online anytime through Jostens.

Flowers & Commencement T-Shirts – 2024 Commencement

Interested in purchasing flower bouquets, leis or a t-shirt? Save time by placing a pre-order with The Commencement Group and enjoy a convenient pick up on commencement day! Orchid leis and bouquets for graduates will also be available for purchase on campus. Graduates are encouraged to wear their leis on stage and in pictures.

Commencement Day Photos

Individual photos of each graduate will be taken by GradImages. Photographs will be available online for viewing and ordering as soon as possible. There is no obligation to purchase, and free photo proofs will be sent in as little as 72 hours after your event.

For more information, visit the Grad Images website. If you have questions about your commencement photos or need help ordering, please contact Grad Images directly: giservice@gradimages.net or (800) 261-2576.

Ceremony Recordings

Biola's professional film crew will capture video of the graduation ceremonies. Each graduate will be featured up-close as they receive their diploma and walk the stage. The recording can be viewed on Biola's YouTube. A livestream link will be posted on the main Commencement page on the day of the ceremony.