Graduation gowns available to those in need

ASG has acquired a record 100 caps and gowns for this year’s graduation, on loan to students who lack the means to purchase them.

Caps and gowns will be made available on a first-come, first-serve basis starting Monday, May 19 and continuing through June 12 – or until they run out.

Students may come to the ASG office from 3 to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, to request the gear.

The gowns will be fresh and clean this year, as they have been through the cleaners. Gowns are only worn once (per use) and so are cleaned only every few years. Each gown must be returned for re-use, but the caps and tassels are free for students to keep.

“This is ASG’s way of appreciating students’ graduation,” said Eduardo Ortiz, ASG vice president.

Distribution of the cap and gowns “gives every student the opportunity to celebrate their success,” added Skye Troy, ASG senator of communications.