Cap and Gown Information You may pick up and pay for your cap and gown for Commencement at the Bookstore from May 9-14, between  10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The cost is $28.99 plus tax for a BA. You will also be given your guests tickets for the May 15th Commencement Ceremony at the same time that you pick up your cap and gown. Please make sure to return the gown to the Bookstore after the graduation ceremony is completed. You may keep the cap and tassel. To help you organize the many things you have to do, both before and after you graduate, we've also put together a graduation checklist. For further information, please contact Anne Wolf, Bookstore manager, at (323) 259-2630.