{"id":3459,"date":"2026-10-05T10:43:59","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T10:43:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.capandgownoutlet.com\/resources\/?p=3459"},"modified":"2026-10-05T10:55:33","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T10:55:33","slug":"academic-hood-colors-degree-discipline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.capandgownoutlet.com\/resources\/academic-hood-colors-degree-discipline\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose the Correct Academic Hood for Your Degree and Discipline"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3459\" class=\"elementor elementor-3459\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0a591e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a0a591e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4b7bc1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c4b7bc1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"main-blog\"><p>The academic hood is one of the most distinctive\u2014and frequently misunderstood\u2014parts of graduation regalia.<\/p><p>At first glance, choosing a hood may appear to be a matter of selecting the right colors. In reality, several separate details can contribute to an academic hood&#8217;s design.<\/p><p>Depending on the academic-dress tradition and institution involved, a hood may communicate information about the wearer&#8217;s degree level, degree-granting institution and academic discipline.<\/p><p>That means a graduate should not simply choose a hood that matches the graduation <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capandgownoutlet.com\/university-college\/bachelors-cap-and-gown\/gown-only.html\"><strong>Bachelors gown<\/strong><\/a> or the university&#8217;s current marketing colors.<\/p><p>This guide explains <strong>how to choose the correct academic hood<\/strong>, what the different parts of a hood can represent, how master&#8217;s and doctoral hoods differ and why institutional verification should be the final step before ordering.<\/p><h2>Start With Three Pieces of Information<\/h2><p>Before shopping for an academic hood, write down three facts:<\/p><ol><li><strong>Your exact degree<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>The institution awarding the degree<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Your academic field or discipline<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><p>These details are more useful than simply knowing your gown color.<\/p><h2>Academic Hoods Are Not Selected by Appearance Alone<\/h2><p>An academic hood is not merely a decorative accessory.<\/p><p>Under traditional U.S. academic-dress conventions, different portions of a hood can have different meanings.<\/p><p>A simplified way to understand the hood is:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Hood construction and length:<\/strong> can relate to degree level<\/li><li><strong>Hood lining:<\/strong> can represent the degree-granting institution<\/li><li><strong>Velvet or similar edging:<\/strong> can represent the academic field or discipline<\/li><\/ul><p>Actual institutional practices vary, so these principles should be used as a starting point rather than as universal ordering instructions.<\/p><h2>Step 1: Determine Whether Your Degree Uses an Academic Hood<\/h2><p>Do not assume that every graduation ceremony requires every graduate to wear a hood.<\/p><p>Academic hoods are especially associated with graduate-level academic dress in many U.S. traditions.<\/p><p>However, requirements vary by institution and ceremony.<\/p><p>Before ordering, check the commencement instructions supplied by your school.<\/p><h2>Do Bachelor&#8217;s Graduates Wear Academic Hoods?<\/h2><p>Some academic-dress systems and institutions may use hoods with bachelor&#8217;s degrees, while many U.S. commencement ceremonies do not require bachelor&#8217;s graduates to wear them.<\/p><p>Therefore, bachelor&#8217;s graduates should not purchase a hood solely because they see one included in a generic academic-regalia illustration.<\/p><p>Verify your institution&#8217;s requirements first.<\/p><h2>Master&#8217;s Academic Hoods<\/h2><p>Academic hoods are a familiar part of master&#8217;s regalia at many colleges and universities.<\/p><p>A master&#8217;s hood may communicate:<\/p><ul><li>The graduate degree level<\/li><li>The degree-granting institution<\/li><li>The academic discipline or field<\/li><\/ul><p>Because master&#8217;s programs cover a wide range of disciplines, selecting the correct hood requires more information than simply knowing that the degree is a master&#8217;s degree.<\/p><h2>Doctoral Academic Hoods<\/h2><p>Doctoral hoods are associated with doctoral-level academic dress and are generally more substantial than master&#8217;s hoods under traditional academic-dress conventions.<\/p><p>The hood may accompany:<\/p><ul><li>Doctoral gown<\/li><li>Doctoral tam or other approved academic headwear<\/li><li>Tassel<\/li><\/ul><p>Doctoral hood specifications should be verified carefully because institutional and degree-related details can vary.<\/p><h2>Step 2: Identify the Exact Degree<\/h2><p>Do not order a hood based only on broad descriptions such as:<\/p><ul><li>Master&#8217;s degree<\/li><li>Doctorate<\/li><li>Business degree<\/li><li>Science degree<\/li><\/ul><p>Record the exact credential.<\/p><p>Examples might include:<\/p><ul><li>Master of Arts<\/li><li>Master of Science<\/li><li>Master of Business Administration<\/li><li>Master of Education<\/li><li>Doctor of Philosophy<\/li><li>Other professional or academic doctoral degrees<\/li><\/ul><p>The exact degree can matter when determining the appropriate academic-dress specification.<\/p><h2>Step 3: Identify the Degree-Granting Institution<\/h2><p>The university awarding the degree is an important part of hood selection.<\/p><p>Under traditional U.S. academic-dress conventions, the lining of an academic hood can represent the institution that granted the degree.<\/p><p>This becomes particularly important for alumni and faculty members who currently work at a different university.<\/p><h2>Your Current School or Employer May Not Determine the Hood<\/h2><p>Consider a professor who earned a doctorate from one university and later joined the faculty of another.<\/p><p>If the hood is representing the earned doctorate, the relevant institution may be the university that awarded that degree\u2014not simply the professor&#8217;s current employer.<\/p><p>The same principle can matter for graduates who later replace lost or damaged academic regalia.<\/p><h2>Step 4: Understand the Hood Lining<\/h2><p>The interior lining is often the most visually colorful portion of an academic hood.<\/p><p>Depending on institutional tradition, the lining can use:<\/p><ul><li>A single color<\/li><li>Two colors<\/li><li>A chevron<\/li><li>Multiple chevrons<\/li><li>A particular arrangement of institutional colors<\/li><\/ul><p>The arrangement can be important.<\/p><h2>School Colors Are Not Enough<\/h2><p>Knowing that a university uses blue and gold, for example, does not necessarily provide enough information to configure an academic hood.<\/p><p>Several institutions may use similar colors.<\/p><p>The academic hood might require a particular arrangement that distinguishes one institution&#8217;s traditional lining from another.<\/p><p>Do not attempt to build a hood solely by copying colors from:<\/p><ul><li>A university logo<\/li><li>A school website<\/li><li>A sports uniform<\/li><li>Marketing materials<\/li><li>A social-media page<\/li><\/ul><p>Verify the academic-dress specification instead.<\/p><h2>Step 5: Identify the Academic Discipline<\/h2><p>Another important component is the academic field associated with the degree.<\/p><p>Under traditional U.S. academic-dress conventions, the velvet or similar edging of the hood can indicate a field of learning.<\/p><p>This is why two graduates from the same university may wear hoods with the same institutional lining but different edging colors.<\/p><h2>Traditional Academic Discipline Colors<\/h2><p>The following are commonly referenced traditional associations:<\/p><table><thead><tr><th>Academic Field<\/th><th>Traditional Color Association<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Arts, Letters and Humanities<\/td><td>White<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Business, Commerce and Accountancy<\/td><td>Drab<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Education<\/td><td>Light Blue<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Engineering<\/td><td>Orange<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fine Arts<\/td><td>Brown<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Law<\/td><td>Purple<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Library Science<\/td><td>Lemon<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Medicine<\/td><td>Green<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Music<\/td><td>Pink<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nursing<\/td><td>Apricot<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Philosophy<\/td><td>Dark Blue<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Physical Education<\/td><td>Sage Green<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Public Administration<\/td><td>Peacock Blue<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Public Health<\/td><td>Salmon Pink<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Science<\/td><td>Golden Yellow<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Social Science<\/td><td>Citron<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Theology and Divinity<\/td><td>Scarlet<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><strong>Important:<\/strong> This table is an educational reference to commonly cited traditional color associations. It is not a universal hood-ordering chart.<\/p><p>Universities can classify degrees differently or maintain their own academic-dress practices. Confirm the correct hood specification with the degree-granting institution when uncertain.<\/p><h2>Degree Name and Department Name Are Not Always the Same Thing<\/h2><p>A common mistake is choosing the hood edging according to the department where the student studied.<\/p><p>For example, a program may be administered by a business school while awarding a degree whose academic-dress classification follows a different convention.<\/p><p>Similarly, a graduate may study an interdisciplinary subject spanning multiple fields.<\/p><p>Use the institution&#8217;s specification for the actual degree rather than guessing from the department name.<\/p><h2>How Do You Choose a Hood for an MBA?<\/h2><p>An MBA graduate should first verify the hood specified by the degree-granting institution.<\/p><p>Drab is traditionally associated with business, commerce and accountancy, but that association should not replace the university&#8217;s official academic-dress instructions.<\/p><h2>How Do You Choose a Hood for an Education Degree?<\/h2><p>Light blue is traditionally associated with education.<\/p><p>However, graduates should still verify how their institution classifies the particular degree.<\/p><p>Education programs can include specialized and interdisciplinary degrees whose specifications should not be guessed solely from the program title.<\/p><h2>How Do You Choose a Hood for an Engineering Degree?<\/h2><p>Orange is traditionally associated with engineering.<\/p><p>Graduates should confirm that the institution applies that traditional association to the specific degree being awarded.<\/p><h2>How Do You Choose a Hood for a Nursing Degree?<\/h2><p>Apricot is traditionally associated with nursing.<\/p><p>Because healthcare education includes nursing, medicine, public health and numerous allied-health disciplines, graduates should not assume that all healthcare-related degrees use the same academic color.<\/p><h2>How Do You Choose a Hood for a Science Degree?<\/h2><p>Golden yellow is traditionally associated with science.<\/p><p>However, the phrase &#8220;science degree&#8221; can describe many different credentials.<\/p><p>A Master of Science degree does not necessarily mean a graduate should independently choose golden yellow without verifying the institution&#8217;s academic-dress specification.<\/p><h2>What Color Hood Does a PhD Graduate Wear?<\/h2><p>This is one of the most commonly misunderstood academic-regalia questions.<\/p><p>Dark blue is traditionally associated with philosophy.<\/p><p>Because PhD means Doctor of Philosophy, dark blue is frequently discussed in connection with PhD academic dress.<\/p><p>However, selecting a PhD hood involves more than choosing dark-blue edging.<\/p><p>The graduate must still verify:<\/p><ul><li>Doctoral-level hood construction<\/li><li>Institutional lining<\/li><li>Lining arrangement<\/li><li>Applicable edging specification<\/li><\/ul><p>Do not assume that every doctoral degree or every institution uses an identical hood configuration.<\/p><h2>PhD and Professional Doctorates Should Not Be Automatically Combined<\/h2><p>Not every doctoral degree is a PhD.<\/p><p>Universities award many academic and professional doctorates.<\/p><p>When ordering a doctoral hood, provide the exact degree rather than simply stating &#8220;doctorate.&#8221;<\/p><h2>Step 6: Pay Attention to Interdisciplinary Degrees<\/h2><p>Interdisciplinary programs are one of the strongest reasons not to rely entirely on a traditional color list.<\/p><p>A modern graduate program might combine:<\/p><ul><li>Business and technology<\/li><li>Data science and public policy<\/li><li>Engineering and management<\/li><li>Healthcare and administration<\/li><li>Education and organizational leadership<\/li><li>Computer science and social science<\/li><\/ul><p>When several fields appear relevant, do not choose whichever color seems closest.<\/p><p>Ask the degree-granting institution how the degree is represented for academic-dress purposes.<\/p><h2>Step 7: Verify Master&#8217;s vs. Doctoral Hood Construction<\/h2><p>A master&#8217;s hood and doctoral hood are not interchangeable simply because they use similar colors.<\/p><p>Degree level can affect hood construction and dimensions.<\/p><p>When shopping online, verify that the product is specifically intended for the degree level you need.<\/p><h2>Do Not Turn a Master&#8217;s Hood Into a Doctoral Hood by Changing the Color<\/h2><p>The difference is not merely cosmetic.<\/p><p>If a graduate later earns a doctorate, the master&#8217;s hood should not automatically be treated as doctoral regalia simply because its lining or edging appears appropriate.<\/p><p>Verify the doctoral-level hood specification separately.<\/p><h2>Step 8: Confirm the Hood Before Ordering<\/h2><p>Before placing an order, create a simple academic-hood specification sheet.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Exact degree:<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Degree level:<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Degree-granting institution:<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Academic field:<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Hood level:<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Institutional lining:<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Lining arrangement:<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Edging:<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p>Use the verified information when comparing products or requesting a custom hood.<\/p><h2>Where Can You Verify Academic Hood Information?<\/h2><p>Useful sources can include:<\/p><ul><li>University commencement office<\/li><li>Registrar<\/li><li>Graduate school<\/li><li>Academic affairs office<\/li><li>Official commencement instructions<\/li><li>Official academic-regalia information supplied by the institution<\/li><\/ul><p>For alumni replacing older regalia, the degree-granting institution is often the best place to begin.<\/p><h2>What If the University Cannot Confirm the Hood?<\/h2><p>Do not guess when the specification remains uncertain.<\/p><p>Gather as much information as possible about:<\/p><ul><li>Exact degree title<\/li><li>Graduation year<\/li><li>School or college within the university<\/li><li>Academic program<\/li><li>Historical commencement information<\/li><\/ul><p>Academic-dress practices can change, making historical context useful for alumni replacing older regalia.<\/p><h2>How to Evaluate an Academic Hood Product Online<\/h2><p>A useful product listing should make the degree level and available configuration clear.<\/p><p>Look for information concerning:<\/p><ul><li>Master&#8217;s or doctoral construction<\/li><li>Available lining configuration<\/li><li>Available edging options<\/li><li>Materials<\/li><li>Customization process<\/li><li>Processing time<\/li><li>Return or exchange conditions<\/li><\/ul><h2>Be Careful With &#8220;One Hood Fits All&#8221; Listings<\/h2><p>Academic hoods can involve degree-level, institutional and disciplinary specifications.<\/p><p>A generic hood should not automatically be assumed to represent every degree or university correctly.<\/p><h2>Do Not Judge Hood Colors From a Screen Alone<\/h2><p>Color appearance can vary because of:<\/p><ul><li>Screen calibration<\/li><li>Photography<\/li><li>Lighting<\/li><li>Fabric texture<\/li><li>Image processing<\/li><\/ul><p>Use verified color specifications or available product information rather than relying entirely on a photograph.<\/p><h2>Should Your Hood Match Your Gown?<\/h2><p>The hood and gown should form an appropriate academic ensemble, but this does not mean every visible color should match.<\/p><p>The hood may intentionally contain institutional and discipline-related colors that differ from the gown.<\/p><p>Do not redesign the hood simply to make the outfit more visually coordinated.<\/p><h2>Should the Hood Match the Tassel?<\/h2><p>Not necessarily.<\/p><p>The hood and tassel can follow different academic-dress conventions.<\/p><p>Select each component according to the relevant specification rather than trying to create a matching fashion set.<\/p><h2>Can Faculty Use Their Original Academic Hood?<\/h2><p>Potentially.<\/p><p>A faculty member may be able to reuse the hood associated with an earned degree if:<\/p><ul><li>It represents the credential being worn<\/li><li>It remains appropriate under the applicable academic-dress requirements<\/li><li>It is in good condition<\/li><li>The host institution permits the academic dress<\/li><\/ul><h2>Faculty Should Not Automatically Match Their Current Employer<\/h2><p>A professor&#8217;s career may involve several universities.<\/p><p>Changing employers does not change where the professor earned a degree.<\/p><p>When academic dress is representing that earned degree, verify the appropriate hood rather than replacing it with the colors of each new employer.<\/p><h2>Can an Academic Hood Be Replaced Separately?<\/h2><p>Yes, an academic hood can often be purchased separately from the gown and headwear.<\/p><p>This can be useful when:<\/p><ul><li>The original hood is lost<\/li><li>The hood is damaged<\/li><li>The graduate already owns an appropriate gown<\/li><li>A professor needs to replace one part of an existing ensemble<\/li><\/ul><p>The replacement should be verified against the appropriate specifications rather than copied from memory.<\/p><h2>Common Academic Hood Ordering Mistakes<\/h2><h3>Mistake 1: Choosing the Hood by Gown Color<\/h3><p>The gown color alone does not determine the hood.<\/p><h3>Mistake 2: Using the Current Employer&#8217;s Colors<\/h3><p>The relevant institutional colors may be associated with the degree-granting institution.<\/p><h3>Mistake 3: Choosing a Discipline Color From the Department Name<\/h3><p>The degree&#8217;s academic classification may differ from the department&#8217;s name.<\/p><h3>Mistake 4: Assuming Every Master&#8217;s Hood Is the Same<\/h3><p>Institutional lining and discipline specifications can differ.<\/p><h3>Mistake 5: Assuming Every Doctoral Hood Is the Same<\/h3><p>Doctoral degrees and institutional traditions vary.<\/p><h3>Mistake 6: Assuming Every PhD Hood Is Simply Dark Blue<\/h3><p>The complete hood involves more than one color or component.<\/p><h3>Mistake 7: Copying School Colors From a Logo<\/h3><p>Marketing colors do not necessarily provide the full traditional hood-lining specification.<\/p><h3>Mistake 8: Ordering by Photograph Alone<\/h3><p>Verify written specifications rather than relying exclusively on visual appearance.<\/p><h3>Mistake 9: Waiting Until the Last Minute<\/h3><p>Configured or custom academic hoods may require additional processing time.<\/p><h2>Academic Hood Ordering Checklist<\/h2><ul><li>Confirm that your ceremony requires or permits a hood<\/li><li>Identify the exact degree<\/li><li>Confirm the degree level<\/li><li>Identify the degree-granting institution<\/li><li>Determine the applicable academic field<\/li><li>Verify master&#8217;s or doctoral hood construction<\/li><li>Verify institutional lining colors<\/li><li>Verify lining arrangement<\/li><li>Verify discipline edging<\/li><li>Check institutional commencement requirements<\/li><li>Review product materials<\/li><li>Review customization options<\/li><li>Review processing time<\/li><li>Review shipping time<\/li><li>Review return or exchange conditions<\/li><li>Inspect the hood after delivery<\/li><li>Try it with the complete academic ensemble<\/li><\/ul><h2>Inspect Your Academic Hood When It Arrives<\/h2><p>Do not wait until graduation morning to open a configured hood.<\/p><p>Check:<\/p><ul><li>Degree-level construction<\/li><li>Institutional lining<\/li><li>Lining arrangement<\/li><li>Edging<\/li><li>Stitching<\/li><li>Fabric condition<\/li><li>Overall construction<\/li><\/ul><p>If something appears inconsistent with the order, review the retailer&#8217;s correction, return or exchange process promptly.<\/p><h2>Try the Hood With the Actual Gown<\/h2><p>An academic hood should be evaluated as part of the complete ensemble.<\/p><p>Put on:<\/p><ol><li>Graduation clothing<\/li><li>Academic gown<\/li><li>Academic hood<\/li><li>Mortarboard or doctoral tam<\/li><li>Tassel<\/li><\/ol><p>Then inspect the hood from both the front and back.<\/p><h2>Check the Back of the Hood<\/h2><p>Because most of the hood hangs behind the wearer, a mirror may not provide a complete view.<\/p><p>Ask another person to check it or take a photograph from behind.<\/p><p>Look for:<\/p><ul><li>Twisting<\/li><li>Uneven placement<\/li><li>Hidden lining<\/li><li>Incorrect positioning<\/li><\/ul><h2>Academic Hoods From Cap and Gown Outlet<\/h2><p><strong>Cap and Gown Outlet<\/strong> is an independent academic regalia retailer serving graduates, faculty members, schools, universities and qualifying group and institutional customers.<\/p><p>Depending on current inventory and available configurations, academic-regalia selections may include:<\/p><ul><li>Master&#8217;s academic hoods<\/li><li>Doctoral academic hoods<\/li><li>Master&#8217;s gowns<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capandgownoutlet.com\/university-college\/doctoral-cap-and-gown\/gown-only.html\"><strong>Doctoral gowns<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li>Doctoral tams<\/li><li>Mortarboards<\/li><li>Academic tassels<\/li><li>Faculty academic regalia<\/li><li>Graduation accessories<\/li><\/ul><p>Available hood configurations, materials, colors and customization options may vary.<\/p><p>Customers should verify their degree and institution&#8217;s academic-dress requirements before purchasing a hood.<\/p><h2>Independent Retailer Disclosure<\/h2><p><strong>Cap and Gown Outlet is an independent academic regalia retailer and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, endorsed by or officially authorized by any college or university unless an actual relationship has been established.<\/strong><\/p><p>The availability of an academic hood or a particular color configuration does not establish that the product is officially approved for a specific institution, degree or commencement ceremony.<\/p><h2>Frequently Asked Questions About Choosing an Academic Hood<\/h2><h3>How do I know which academic hood I need?<\/h3><p>Start with your exact degree, degree level, degree-granting institution and academic field. Then verify the institution&#8217;s academic-dress requirements before ordering.<\/p><h3>What do the colors on an academic hood mean?<\/h3><p>Under traditional U.S. academic-dress conventions, hood lining can represent the degree-granting institution while velvet or similar edging can represent the academic field. Institutional practices vary.<\/p><h3>Should my graduation hood match my school colors?<\/h3><p>The institutional lining may use colors associated with the degree-granting institution, but the exact arrangement should be verified rather than copied from general school branding.<\/p><h3>What part of the hood represents the academic discipline?<\/h3><p>Under traditional conventions, the velvet or similar edging can represent the academic field.<\/p><h3>What part of the hood represents the university?<\/h3><p>Under traditional U.S. academic-dress conventions, the hood lining can represent the degree-granting institution.<\/p><h3>Are master&#8217;s and doctoral hoods the same?<\/h3><p>No. Degree level can affect hood construction and dimensions. Verify that the hood is designed for the degree level being represented.<\/p><h3>Do bachelor&#8217;s graduates wear academic hoods?<\/h3><p>Practices vary. Many U.S. bachelor&#8217;s commencement ceremonies do not use academic hoods, while some institutions or traditions may. Follow the school&#8217;s requirements.<\/p><h3>What color is an MBA hood?<\/h3><p>Drab is traditionally associated with business, commerce and accountancy, but MBA graduates should verify the actual hood specified by their institution.<\/p><h3>What color is an education hood?<\/h3><p>Light blue is traditionally associated with education, but institutional classification should be confirmed before ordering.<\/p><h3>What color is an engineering hood?<\/h3><p>Orange is traditionally associated with engineering. Verify the degree-granting institution&#8217;s specification.<\/p><h3>What color is a nursing hood?<\/h3><p>Apricot is traditionally associated with nursing. Healthcare-related degrees can vary, so verify the actual degree specification.<\/p><h3>What color is a PhD hood?<\/h3><p>Dark blue has a traditional association with philosophy, but a PhD hood includes additional specifications such as doctoral-level construction and institutional lining. Do not order based on dark blue alone.<\/p><h3>Should my hood represent the university where I currently teach?<\/h3><p>Not automatically. When the hood represents an earned degree, the degree-granting institution can be the relevant institution under traditional academic-dress conventions.<\/p><h3>Can I replace only my academic hood?<\/h3><p>Potentially. Graduates and faculty who already own suitable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capandgownoutlet.com\/university-college\/masters-cap-and-gown\/gown-only.html\"><strong>Masters gowns<\/strong><\/a> may purchase a replacement hood separately when an appropriate configuration is available.<\/p><h3>Can I choose my hood color based on my major?<\/h3><p>Do not rely solely on the major or department name. Verify how the degree is classified for academic-dress purposes by the degree-granting institution.<\/p><h2>The Correct Hood Starts With the Degree, Institution and Discipline<\/h2><p>Choosing the <strong>correct academic hood for your degree and discipline<\/strong> becomes much easier when you separate the hood into its individual functions.<\/p><p>First, identify the degree level so you can select the appropriate hood construction. Next, verify the degree-granting institution and its academic hood lining. Then determine the applicable academic field and edging specification.<\/p><p>Most importantly, do not rely entirely on generic color charts, photographs, university logos or assumptions about your department.<\/p><p>Traditional academic-dress conventions provide a useful framework, but universities can maintain their own practices and degree classifications.<\/p><p>A carefully verified academic hood does more than complete the graduation outfit. It helps represent the graduate&#8217;s academic achievement, institution and field within a centuries-old tradition of academic dress.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The academic hood is one of the most distinctive\u2014and frequently misunderstood\u2014parts of graduation regalia. At first glance, choosing a hood may appear to be a matter of selecting the right colors. 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