Students who have been notified by the registrar of their acceptance into the Order of the Gown will be officially inducted at the Advent Convocation on Friday, Sept. 12 at 4:30 p.m. in All Saints’ Chapel. Only the inductee and the person gowning them will be admitted into the chapel. All other guests are invited to view a live-stream of the service in Guerry Auditorium. Inductees should arrive early to pick up tickets for themselves and their gowners between 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. outside the chapel.

More information, including details about gown options and the Gown Affordability Fund, will be sent to students via email shortly after the academic year begins.

Gowning FAQs

The Order of the Gown

Learn more about the Order of the Gown and its history at Sewanee, including requirements for induction. 

Where to get a Gown

Gowns can be purchased from the University Bookstore or borrowed from the Gown Library.

The Gown Affordability Fund provides assistance to students who would like to buy a new gown from the Bookstore. 

Students will receive an email from the Order of the Gown with more information about these options shortly after being notified of their induction. 

Advent Convocation Livestream

Convocation Livestream

Click here to view the livestream of the Advent Convocation and Gowning.