UCAP and Gown

University Connect & Persist (UCAP) has partnered with the Care Closet @ NKU, Special Events, and Alumni Programs to create the UCAP and Gown Program. This program offers graduating undergraduate students the ability to borrow a commencement gown FREE of charge. *Students must still purchase a cap and tassel unless otherwise notified by the UCAP and Gown team.

You have accomplished great things and the Commencement Ceremony is a meaningful way to celebrate.

There are a limited number of gowns available; gowns are reserved on a first come/ first served basis.

All graduating seniors will be added to a Navigate Event; those who wish to participate in the program must RSVP. Students will then be directed to complete the interest form and will be contacted by UCAP to set up a meeting to discuss their next steps after college. To fully reserve your gown, you must complete all steps & attend this meeting.

Please note that this is currently only available to undergraduate students.

RSVP

*The event and interest form are only active during the months leading up to graduation in the Fall (Oct-Dec) and Spring (Feb-April).

Please follow these steps below, to gain access to a FREE gown: 

1. RSVP to the UCAP and Gown Event via Navigate
   • RSVP HERE      
2. Complete the interest form & submit the contract. 
   • The interest form link will be shared with you once you RSVP. The contract will be shared via the RSVP, as well, and will need to be submitted through the interest form.
   • Please include all information requested on the form. This will ensure that we are able to identify and correctly reserve the exact gown for you. Follow our Instagram for deadlines and reminders.
3. Schedule your meeting with a UCAP team member.     
   • You will receive an email from a UCAP team member with instructions on how to schedule the meeting.  
   • YOU MUST ATTEND THIS MEETING IN ORDER TO OFFICIALLY RESERVE YOUR GOWN.
4. Pick up your gown from the Care Closet @ NKU, UC 142, during the week of finals. 
   • Care Closet @ NKU | UC 142 | M-F | 12-4pm
     • If you need to pick up between 8:30am-12pm, stop by UC 120   
5. Return your gown to UCAP  (UC 120) OR to the Campus Rec by no later than the Friday following graduation!
   • UCAP | M-W | 8:30am-4:30pm
     • The UC building will close on December 18th, so gowns must be dropped off between Monday, December 15 to Wednesday, December 17.  
   • Rec Center | Check their availability here.