*Information has been updated for 2026 graduates.
The deadline to pre-order academic regalia for Madonna University's May 2026 Commencement Ceremonies was March 19th, 2026. If students missed the pre-ordering deadline, there will be an opportunity to purchase regalia items in the Spirit Store in mid-April.
Questions regarding regalia should be directed to the Spirit Store at (734) 432-5613 or at madonna@slingshotedu.com.
Spirit Store Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Please note this document displays hoods for bachelor's degree regalia. Hoods are no longer part of the bachelor's degree regalia package for Commencement 2026.
Academic honors are available to students receiving a bachelor's degree, and are based on the student's cumulative GPA at Madonna University as of December 31, 2025 for the purposes of the May 2026 graduation activities. Honor cords can be purchased at the Spirit Store starting the first week in April, upon the verification of cumulative GPA.
Honor cords must be purchased though the Spirit Store – cords that are not Madonna approved will not be permitted.
Degrees with distinction are based on the following grade point averages:
| Level | Title | GPA |
|---|---|---|
| 1HONR | With Honors | 3.5 - 3.669 |
| 2HONR | With High Honors | 3.7 - 3.899 |
| 3HONR | With Highest Honors | 3.9 - 4.0 |
These can be ordered through Jostens. Questions about ordering from Jostens should be directed to Customer Service or by calling Madonna's Jostens Sales Representative at 800-854-7464.