Alabama State University

Alabama State University’s commencement ceremony celebrates students’ academic achievement in full academic regalia — graduates wear a graduation gown, graduation cap (mortarboard), and tassel sets as visual symbols of accomplishment. According to the Commencement information, candidates must pick up their official academic regalia at the bookstore after submitting a graduation application and paying the fee.

The university hosts multiple sessions (e.g., morning and afternoon) and holds a rehearsal the evening before to ensure proper procession and gown appearance.

Regalia pickup is scheduled a few days prior and again on the morning of the ceremony.

While ASU’s site does not explicitly list “graduation gown colour” variations by degree level, the official statement emphasises standardized academic dress and the use of an honours hood for those graduating with academic distinction.

Students are reminded to wear the gown properly and wear business-appropriate attire under the gown (e.g., men: black slacks, white dress shirt; women: black skirt, white blouse).

Faculty and academic officials appear in full faculty regalia— gown, hood, and cap — reinforcing the tradition of academic ceremony and the role of faculty in the conferral of degrees. The combination of the graduation gown, graduation cap and tassel set ensures a unified and dignified presentation of the academic milestone. For those preparing to purchase their academic attire, selecting the correct graduation gown, matching cap and approved tassel set is essential to align with ASU’s commencement standards.

Alabama State University – Academic Regalia Sets

Complete regalia kits for Alabama State University commencement: select your level (Undergraduate/Bachelor, Graduate/Master’s, Doctoral, Faculty) and receive the correct graduation gown, graduation cap and tassel set plus optional honor cord or stole.

• Undergraduate: student graduation gown, mortarboard cap, tassel set, optional honor cord or stole.
• Graduate/Master’s: master’s academic gown, graduation cap, tassel set, optional hood or stole plus honor cord.
• Doctoral: full doctoral gown (as required by level), academic tam or cap, tassel set, hood or doctoral stole and honor cords.
• Faculty & Staff: faculty cap & gown, tassels, stoles or cords—designed according to ASU faculty regalia standards.
• Colour & Accessory Accuracy: kits built to align with ASU’s guidelines for graduation gown colour, tassel placement, approved honor cords and stoles.

Note: To confirm the exact colors of the graduation gown, cap, tassel, honor cords, and stoles for your specific program at Alabama State University, you can reach out directly to the college's administration or the office responsible for commencement and student services. They can provide you with the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding academic regalia.