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 pick up regalia August 4-8 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Hatcher Hall front desk.
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 August 18-22 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Hatcher Hall front desk.
*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" | Black, Marketing | 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.