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      • In the event that severe weather or other emergency circumstances cause a change in the Commencement schedule, including cancellation of Commencement, Lewis University will activate the emergency notification system. E-mails, phone and text messages will be distributed to all students, faculty and staff.

      Any updates will also be posted on the www.lewisu.edu website.

    Ordering Caps and Gowns

    December 2023 Cap & Gown Information

    The deadline to order your cap and gown is November 10, 2023. Candidates are responsible for the shipping fee and tax for their cap and gown. The shipping fee is $14.90 plus tax for orders placed by the deadline. You must order your cap and gown through: Lewis University (herffjones.com).

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    Ceremonies

    Please review the below information carefully for the degree ceremony schedules. You can view your college and level in your Degree Works.

    Friday, December 15
    Evening Graduate Degree Ceremony
    7:00p.m.
    Colleges: Aviation, Science and Technology & Nursing and Health Sciences ONLY

    Saturday, December 16
    Morning Graduate Degree Ceremony
    9:00a.m.
    Colleges: Business & Education and Social Sciences ONLY

    Afternoon Undergraduate Degree Ceremony
    1:00p.m.
    Colleges: Business, Education and Social Sciences, & Humanities, Fine Arts, and Communications ONLY

    Evening Undergraduate Degree Ceremony
    5:00p.m.
    Colleges: Aviation, Science and Technology & Nursing and Health Sciences ONLY


    College & Ceremony Confirmation

    You may confirm your college through your Degree Works (DW) status bar and/or your advisor. Additionally, your e-tickets will be issued under your correct ceremony; ticketing information will be communicated in late-October.

    Ceremony Participation Guidelines for December 2023 Candidates

    December candidates must have a ‘Clear Except Final Grades’ or ‘Cleared for Graduation’ DW status by November 16 to participate in the ceremony. E-ticketing details will be sent in late-October.

    Candidates must order their cap & gown through the Lewis University site. Graduation candidates are required to have their Lewis University, December 2023 cap and gown to participate in commencement ceremonies.

    Financial Policy

    Lewis University policy requires that a student account must be clear before tickets are available for the ceremony. You may check your account balance through your myLewis portal – STUDENT ACCOUNT.

    Cap & Gown

    Your graduation processing fee includes your cap & gown whether you attend your ceremony or not. Candidates are responsible for the shipping fee and tax for their cap & gown. The shipping fee is $14.90 plus tax. Candidates will be required to pay this fee at the time of their cap & gown order. To avoid late fees, order your cap & gown before 11/10/2023. Candidates can order their gown through: http://colleges.herffjones.com/college/lewisu/.

    The Office of the Registrar does not process late cap and gown orders. Students who miss the ordering deadline will need to contact Myles Olson at mcolson@herffjones.com to order their late cap & gown. They will incur a $25.00 expediting fee and will also be required to pick-up their cap and gown on the day of graduation.