What is required to walk
Only the cap, gown, and tassel are required to walk at graduation. Everything else below is an optional keepsake, though Mandarin's own Herff Jones packages bundle several keepsakes in with the cap and gown by default, not sold separately.
Mandarin's package options
Pricing and packages below are Mandarin High School's current options on the Herff Jones Jacksonville site, listed cheapest to most expensive:
| Essential Package $169.00 | Cap, gown, tassel unit, diploma plaque, car tassel, lanyard, keychain |
|---|---|
| Deluxe Package $194.00 | Everything in Essential, plus a senior t-shirt |
| Premium Package $269.00 | Everything in Essential, plus a hoodie and joggers instead of announcements |
| Announcement Package $285.75 | 25 official announcements personalized with the student's name, plus tissue inserts, seals, and labels |
| Mascot Package $337.75 | Combines apparel, announcements, and accessories |
| Senior Class Ring Package $489.00 | An Ultrium Class Ring (Century or Princess style) bundled with cap and gown |
Class rings are also available as a separate purchase outside these bundles. Exactly what's included in each package can change year to year; confirm current packages and pricing directly on the official site below before ordering.
How to order
- Visit Mandarin High School's page on the Herff Jones Jacksonville site (linked below) to see the current packages, pricing, and a sizing chart.
- Choose a package, or order a la carte if you only need the required cap and gown.
- Use the sizing chart to size the gown correctly before ordering.
- Place your order by the school's deadline so your regalia arrives on time for graduation.
Watch for order-day and delivery events announced at school and by Herff Jones.
Good to know
- Only the cap and gown are required to walk at graduation; every package option above bundles in some keepsakes by default, so check what's actually required versus what you're paying extra for.
- Questions about pricing, sizing, or an order: Herff Jones Jacksonville, info@hjjax.com, (904) 363-1905, 10175 Fortune Pkwy #506, Jacksonville, FL 32256.
- You can also contact Mandarin's front office if you're not sure which vendor page applies to your student.
Tip: Order early. Late orders may cost more or arrive close to the ceremony.
Sources: Herff Jones Jacksonville, Mandarin High School page (hjjax.com/mandarin-high-school/).