Geaux Graduate Closet
LSU Staff Senate is organizing and sponsoring a graduation regalia rental program where staff graduating from LSU can rent regalia for their commencement ceremony. We are asking alumni to donate the regalia, and the closet will be housed in Hatcher Hall.
Donations
We have accepted donations of gowns, hoods, and caps for different degree levels and majors. If you are interested in donating regalia, plase contact us at staffsen@lsu.edu. Please ensure that your regalia has been cleaned prior to donating.
Rentals
Rentals are first come, first served. We may not have all sizes/types available, so if a size/type is not available, the staff member will need to contact the LSU Bookstore to purchase regalia.
After requesting regalia via the button below, staff can arrange to pick up regalia at the Hatcher Hall front desk by emailing staffsen@lsu.edu .
Deposit and Cleaning Required
We require a $50 deposit, and all gowns must be returned cleaned. For Ph.D. gowns, drycleaning is preferred (the cost is approximately $25). Washing and hang drying is preferred for the Undergraduate and Master's gowns.
Returns
Returns should be made at the Hatcher Hall front desk the week after commencement. If you have issues returning the regalia, please contact staffsen@lsu.edu.
*Renters will still need to purchase a tassel from the bookstore or online, since the tassels have year-specific charms.
Available Regalia
Unless indicated otherwise with a number, we have one of each of the items listed below.
| Undergrad | Graduate | Ph.D. | Hoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5' 9" - 5' 11" | 5' 9" - 5' 11" | Light blue | |
| 5' 6" - 5' 8" | 5' 6" - 5' 8" (2) | Gold | |
| Mortarboard (hat) | 5' 3" - 5' 5" | Peacock | |
| 5' - 5' 2" | Tan | ||
| Mortarboard (6) | Royal Blue (Ph.D. vintage) |
Request Regalia
Contact
For questions, please contact staffsen@lsu.edu.