We're a global university, and we want to celebrate your accomplishments!
The academic attire worn at commencement is a formal demonstration of your academic achievements and affiliations while at SCU. In order to show the important contribution that international students make to our learning community and to highlight the pride that we feel being a global university, welcoming of students and scholars from around the world, Global Office has started an initiative to purchase international graduation stoles for graduating international students.
The international flag stoles will be worn with your academic attire at your commencement ceremony and will symbolize the pride and accomplishments as a global bronco!
Request your Stole through our International Student Graduation Stole Request Form
Deadline to submit your request is:
- Tuesday, April 30, 2024 (Law School)
- Thursday May 9, 2024 (Undergraduate and Graduate)
Academic attire (sometimes called regalia) is the formal clothing worn at commencement ceremonies around the world. A stole is a sash worn as a part of academic attire and is used to signify achievements or group affiliation / membership.
The stole will be made to look like the national flag of your country of affiliation.
Fill out the International Student Graduation Stole Request Form
The deadline to request your international graduation stole is:
- Tuesday, April 30, 2024 (Law School)
- Thursday May 9, 2024 (Undergraduate and Graduate)
Please plan to pick-up your international graduation stole at the reception noted below or during ISS Document Pick-Up hours after you have been notified that stoles are available.
| Commencement | Pick-up Information |
| Law School | Thursday, May 16, 2024, 12:00-2:00PM Williman Room, Benson Center |
| Graduate | Thursday, June 13, 2024, 3:30-5PM Williman Room and Patio, Benson Center |
| Undergraduate | Thursday, June 13, 2024, 3:30-5PM Williman Room and Patio, Benson Center |
If you’re not able to attend the event, then you can collect it from the ISS team during pick-up hours (Monday and Tuesday 2-4PM and Wednesday and Thursday 10AM -12PM) after confirmation that stoles are available.
At the international graduation reception you will be able to pick-up your stole. Refreshments will be served. Staff and faculty from around campus will be in attendance to celebrate with you. There will be a photo backdrop for you to take pictures with friends and family. We will take group photos of the various graduating cohorts.
Yes! Students are highly encouraged to bring family members, friends, and faculty and staff mentors to the international graduation reception and stole pick-up event.
Typically the stoles cost $30 to $40 each. this year SCU will be paying for the stoles and they are FREE to all graduating international students.
Yes! You will be able to keep the stoles as a token of your time as an international student at SCU.
