Custom Academic Hoods from The Robe Shop
RSW/The Robe Shop Worldwide
115 5th Ave South #8 * Kirkland, WA 98033
(Mailing address only - please note that we do not have a retail showroom and our offices are not open to the public.)
Toll-free 1-8-ONLY-ROBES (1-866-597-6237) * Local 425-402-3736
FAX (425) 822-4737 Call before
E-MAIL: order@robeshop.com
This form is ONLY for a custom tailored academic hood that will be used in yearly ceremonies. For ordering complete or partial academic regalia see our regalia form. If you want one-time use "Souvenir" quality or rental regalia, please see our Grad Robe form.
This form can be filled in on-line, you just need to choose your submission method. It is a great tool to provide your order details clearly. We've even marked start and stop points for Copy & Paste methods. Please fill each blank that applies, missing details will cause delays.
All hoods are made to the specifications of the American Academic Code. We can provide hoods for ALL schools.
Please note that all Academic hoods are made-to-order custom items. 6 weeks are required for normal handling of custom regalia, and 8 weeks during graduation season FEB 15-MAY 31. For details and rush options, see "DELIVERY TIME" below.
DOCTORAL SPECIAL REGALIA: Did your degree come from a school with specially designed (non-black) regalia? If so, you can choose the hood which is part of their special design, no other choice is needed.
Skip to Step 4 if selecting a special regalia hood.
ALL CLASSIC BLACK REGALIA HOODS:
Roosevelt
Polyester Silk (Wesley/Tissue Faille)
Polyester Crepe
Polyester Woven
Poplin
Tropical Wool
Peachskin
NO PIPING
Piping on the hood is an option for ANY level degree. Code allows for your choice of color so it could relate to your field, or just something visually pleasing to coordinate with the satin and velvet colors. When ordering the doctoral gown, choose the same color piping as the hood piping to coordinate and add distinction to the regalia ensemble.
PhD Blue
Other Field of Study Color:
BANKCARD INFORMATION — Please include at least half of your bankcard information, then follow up with a second email for the remaining half (Subject= "[your name] order part 2"), or just send all of it at once, depending on your comfort level. (If you are paying by check, leave card info blank and send this form with your payment for all items plus shipping charges.)
Credit
Debit
Provide the name and direct phone number of the cardholder or accounting contact:
Agreement & Signature
I now authorize The Robe Shop to complete my hood as ordered. I understand that that there are no returns, refunds or exchanges, and I am fully responsible for payment of this order, including any legal/collection fees required if payment is withheld or cancelled.
Academic Regalia only: I affirm that I provided The Robe Shop with the correct name of my degree and the specifications of my school. The Robe Shop will make my regalia according to MY stated specifications on the accompanying order form, which may depart from the official school specifications. The Robe Shop and its suppliers are not financially responsible for any alterations needed should I find that the specifications I requested are incorrect in any way.
SHIPPING CHARGES Physical Ground service to U.S.48:
Please note that the following ship charges apply only to CUSTOM REGALIA. Souvenir or rental regalia is shipped separately under a different rate schedule, itemized on the appropriate order form.
$19.95 first item, $1.50 each additional item up to 3 (complete 3 piece regalia set is $22.95)
Add $8.00 for each additional regalia set, same box
TAX Washington residents must add 10.5% tax on full amount including shipping. All other states: Sales tax may be applicable and is added at invoicing. Please submit a State tax-exempt form with your order if appropriate. Note: We cannot remove your sales tax assessment once it has been invoiced
DELIVERY TIME: 6 weeks are required for normal handling of custom regalia, and 8 weeks during graduation season MAR 1-MAY 31. Custom regalia items needed in less time are automatically assessed an expedite Surcharge of 20% of the order total, $20 minimum on orders less than $100. Shipping charges necessary to fulfill your order on time are NOT included in the surcharge. Most orders ship directly from our plant as this saves delivery time, and for this reason invoices are mailed separately after your order arrives.
Foreign orders: We are able and willing to be your source for regalia, but keep in mind that we only provide American styling. Please see Regalia 101 for more foreign order details.
ORDER GUIDELINES:
Thank you for your order! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you. Thank you also for your cooperation with our order guidelines, which saves us hours of time and allows us to focus on fulfilling your order promptly! Our business success has for over 20 years depended on our ability to meet your deadline. We do it well- please work with us by following these guidelines:
ALL orders must be prepaid, including shipping charges. Orders are not processed until we have BOTH your order AND your payment.
Put it in writing! Verbal order information can be misunderstood. The best way is to submit your order on this (or the appropriate) form. We will contact you to verify. Don't like the web-based form? We can FAX or mail a condensed 1-page form. Just ask!
FAXed orders must have a bankcard number for payment written on this form. Your card information is very secure. We will honor requests for us to call you for your card number, but it will delay your order.
EMAILED FORMS: To email your order, simply copy this order form text (START & END of order text are marked) and paste into a new email message, then proceed to type in your information. FOR PROMPT RESULTS, USE THIS IN YOUR SUBJECT LINE: ***ORDER***ORDER***ORDER*** Please include at least half of your bankcard information, then follow up with a second email for the remaining half (Subject= "[your name] order part 2"), or just send all of it at once, depending on your comfort level. We always call to confirm your order, so if you don't get a response within 1 business day, please contact us to make sure your email was received.
If you want to pay by check or money order, do not email or FAX this form. It will NOT speed up your order as we do not process it until payment is received. A double-shipment or lost order could result. Both the form and your payment must be submitted together. Use a courier service (FedEx, UPS) air letter for RUSH orders.
PHONE ORDER: We can help you best if you have printed out this form and filled in the information, or at least have read it so you know what information we will need. Being prepared before calling will aid enormously with your phone order and save staff time!
We will let you know if there are any problems fulfilling your order as requested. Each order is verified. You will not be charged for items that are not supplied.
Please allow time for your order to be processed before calling about the current status. We understand perfectly your concern that your order is on the way, and are happy to verify that for you. See our policies at About Us
For detailed information on custom regalia, featuring finely tailored custom garments in your choice of fabrics, please see our Regalia 101 page.
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