At Arching and Commencement, you will wear academic attire (regalia) that continues the traditions that began hundreds of years ago. The gowns, hoods, and hats date from medieval times and indicate the wearer is an educated person. We are proud that all of the regalia worn by Ramapo graduates will be environmentally sensitive. It is made from 100 percent post-consumer recycled plastic bottles!
In the effort to remain “green” on campus, the line of Commencement wear – named GreenWeaver® – is made of fabric spun from molten plastic pellets. For every Ramapo College graduate participating in these events, an average of 25 plastic bottles will have been used to manufacture the cap, hood, and gown. With some 60 million plastic bottles going into U.S. landfills every day, Ramapo College – and our graduates – are helping to turn trash into keepsakes.
Since 2015, Ramapo has helped to divert OVER 226,500 plastic bottles from landfills!
Graduating Students should wear their regalia at Arching and their respective Commencement Ceremony.
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*Please note: Group orders will not be accepted. Only one complete package may be purchased per order.*
**Please note: You may return your souvenir regalia unopened within 30 days and we will gladly refund you the purchase price less shipping. All returned items must be unopened and in their original packaging.**
Online ordering has ended.
If you still need regalia, please contact the bookstore at (201)825-8770 or email: bookstore@ramapo.edu.