Graduation Gown Lending Library
Basic Information
Graduation is a significant milestone, and the Associated Students of Colorado State University is committed to helping you celebrate in an environmentally friendly and affordable way. At this time, the library can only offer undergraduate regalia in green, gold, and black. With that being said, we would like to note that we are accepting graduate regalia donations. The following regalia packs are available for rental from the ASCSU Graduation Gown Lending Library…
University Honors Scholar Designation
University Honors Scholar Designation with Latin Distinction
Latin Distinction
Important Notes
- All regalia packs will automatically include gown, cap, and tassel, and honors stole if applicable. You are able to add a CSU green stole to your rental as well.
- Regalia packs CANNOT be kept until the spring commencement ceremony if you are renting in the fall. Regalia must be returned to the Lending Library by the date you were provided during both fall and spring semesters
Steps for Renting Regalia
Step 1: Fill out the ASCSU Graduation Gown Lending Library form HERE .
Step 2: Visit the ASCSU Office to check out a regalia pack after completing the form. You will receive a confirmation email from the Director of Environmental Affairs informing you of your pickup time and return date. Please note on the form if you are unable to make any of the pickup windows; you will still be able to utilize the lending library. Regalia will not be shipped. Graduates must pick up their cap, gown, and tassel in the ASCSU Office. In the fall semester, students may borrow regalia up until December 15th. In the spring semester, students may borrow regalia up until May 29th.
Step 3: Your return date will be provided within your confirmation email. All returns may be brought to the ASCSU office and placed in the return bin at the front desk. You will receive an email from the Director of Environmental Affairs confirming that your return was received. Fall lending library users ONLY: Please fill out the rental form with as much information as possible so we can best accommodate you with an appropriate return date.
How to Donate
Visit the ASCSU Office (LSC Room 206), Open Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, to hand in any gently-used regalia. Please feel free to bring caps, gowns, tassels, etc (a whole regalia package is not required to donate but is preferred). We are currently accepting any undergraduate and masters regalia items.
Additionally, donation bins will be set up across campus. More information will be shared via Instagram: @ASCSU. This website page will be periodically updated on an as-needed basis.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact the Director of Environmental Affairs at: [email protected]
FAQ's
1. Can I rent regalia in the fall if I am graduating in the spring?
Yes! Students are welcome to rent regalia during either semester for photos, commencement, or
other celebrations. Please note that regalia cannot be kept from fall through spring. If you need regalia for both semesters, you will need to complete the rental process twice.
2. When do items have to be returned?
For Fall 2025 rentals, the final return date is December 15th, 2025. For Spring 2026, the final return date is May 29th, 2026. Each student will receive a return date in their email confirmation from the Director of Environmental Affairs. All items must be returned no later than the date listed in the confirmation email.
3. Can I return items earlier than the date provided to me? (Fall semester)
Absolutely! Early returns are always welcomed and can be brought to the ASCSU office Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm.
4. Do you have master’s or doctoral regalia available?
Not at this time. Currently, the program only serves undergraduate students. However, we are actively accepting donations of master’s regalia to expand our offerings in the future.
Donations can be dropped off at the ASCSU Office (LSC 206) between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM,
Monday through Friday. We gladly accept gently used undergraduate and master’s regalia,
whether full sets or individual pieces (cap, gown, tassel, etc.). If you’d like to coordinate details,
feel free to contact the Director of Environmental Affairs.
6. How soon can I pick up regalia after submitting the rental form?
Please allow at least 48 hours for the Environmental Affairs department to review your request
and send a confirmation email. Same-day or next-day pickups are usually not possible, so we
recommend submitting your request early.
7. What if I only want to rent a single item instead of a full regalia set?
If you only need an individual item (such as just a cap or gown), please email the Director of
Environmental Affairs directly at [email protected] rather than
completing the full rental request form.
8. What do I do if I want to keep a regalia item, such as my tassel? If you are interested in keeping any of your regalia items as a keepsake, consider purchasing your regalia pack through the Alumni Association. The ASCSU Graduation Gown Lending Library is unable to give away any regalia items.