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. Once you complete the interest form, you will be contacted by UCAP to set up a meeting. To fully reserve your gown, you must attend this meeting.

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

Interest Form

*The interest form is only active during the months leading up to graduation in the Fall (Sept-Nov) and Spring (Feb-April).

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

1. Complete the form below. 
   • 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.
     
2. 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.
3. Pick up your gown from the Care Closet @ NKU, UC 142, during the week of finals. 
   • Care Closet | M-F | 9:30am-3:30pm  
4. Return your gown to UCAP  (UC 120) OR to the Campus Rec by no later than the Friday following graduation!
   • UCAP | M-F | 8:30am-4:30pm
   • Rec Center | Check their availability here.       

This form will only be available during the months leading up to graduation in the Fall (Sept-Nov) and Spring (Feb-April).