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.

*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 borrow a FREE gown: 

1. RSVP to the UCAP and Gown Event via Navigate
   • RSVP HERE      
2. Complete the interest form & submit the contract. 
   • Interest Form: https://forms.office.com/r/r4sVJHbWTp
     • Download and complete the contract and submit on the Interest Form.
     • We cannot hold the gown in your size until this form is submitted.
   • 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 Location:
   • Care Closet @ NKU | UC 142 | M-F, Dec 9-12 | 9:30am-4pm
     • If the CC is closed, stop by UC 120   
5. Return Locations:
   • Steely Library | M-W, Dec 15-17 | 8am-4:30pm | 3rd Floor Front Desk
   • Rec Center | Sa-F, Dec 13-19 | Hours vary, check website | Front Desk