Academic Attire

To purchase your academic attire, please review the following options. Online ordering will be available January 1, 2025.

The School of Nursing partners with Herff Jones to provide assistance with purchasing your academic attire.

  • Please visit the Herff Jones website for more information and to place your order.
  • The deadlines to ship to your preferred address are April 8 (for standard shipping) and April 19 (for expedited shipping).

You may also purchase attire in person or online at the University of Michigan Bookstores after January 1, 2025. 

Here are a list of common UMSN cords with associated colors:

Commencement Cord Colors

UG StudiesApricot
Sigma Theta Tau InternationalLavender/White
Global HealthTeal
UMSN Honor's ProgramPink
Student Innovation AmbassadorsWhite/Yellow