Our program is going through some changes! We will be launching a reservation form in Winter Term for reserving for Spring Commencement. If you have a special graduation date or a need to borrow for photos prior to Spring Term, please email charlie.beckers@oregonstate.edu with your inquiry. 

GRADS GIVE BACK

OSU's Gown Share Program

Grads Give Back is a student-started gown share program seeking to reduce barriers that under-resourced students might experience as they near graduation. In addition, the program breathes new life into what are traditionally single-use garments by allowing graduates to donate their gown for someone to use next year.

Grads Give Back is the result of collaboration among staff of the Campus Recycling, Memorial Union (M.U.) and Valley Library.

How To Give:

Gowns can be donated on Commencement Day outside of Reser Stadium, at the Valley Library, or year-round at the MU.

  • Outside of Reser Stadium: Directly following the commencement ceremony on June 15, 2024
  • Valley Library: June 15-17, 2024
  • M.U. Info Desk: Year-round during open hours:
  • By mail: Accepted year-round by mailing them to: Charlie Beckers, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, MU 112, Corvallis, OR 97331 

We are able to accept gowns if they are in good condition (not ripped, damp or damaged), solid black, and Jostens brand. 

How to Receive a Gown

A reservation form will be launch in Week 7 of Winter Term for Spring Commencement. If you have a winter graduation date or a need for a gown for photos prior to Week 5 of Spring Term, please email chalie.beckers@orgeonstate.edu

For More Information

Please contact Charlie Beckers at the Memorial Union regarding donating a gown (email or (541) 737-8529) or call Materials Management for general program questions at 541-737-7391.