Graduation stoles and honor cords are two of the most recognizable accessories worn with caps and gowns. They can add color to academic regalia and may be used by schools and organizations to recognize achievements, affiliations, participation or other distinctions. Because both are worn around the neck and appear over the graduation gown, students sometimes

A graduation gown may look simple, but choosing the correct one involves two decisions that can make a major difference on commencement day: size and color. A Masters gown that is too long can make walking uncomfortable. A gown that is too small may restrict movement. And even when the fit is perfect, ordering the

High school graduation is one of the biggest milestones in a student’s life. After years of classes, assignments, exams, activities and friendships, commencement marks the transition from high school to college, career training, military service, employment or another next step. For students and parents, preparing for graduation also brings a surprisingly long checklist. One of

You have the doctoral gown, academic hood, tam and tassel ready for commencement. Now comes another important question: how should everything actually be worn? Doctoral regalia contains more pieces and details than typical undergraduate academic dress. The gown has distinctive sleeves and velvet elements, the hood needs to drape correctly across the shoulders and back,