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Boston University’s commencement ceremony is a formal academic occasion where graduates, faculty and guests witness degree conferrals and wear full academic regalia—including the graduation gown, graduation cap (mortarboard for bachelor/master, tam for doctoral) and appropriate tassel and hood accessories. According to the BU Caps & Gowns page, both bachelor’s and master’s candidates must purchase their own “keepsake” regalia, and doctoral candidates rent the gown, tam and tassel sets.

Boston University The official BU colour scheme for academic dress features scarlet and white: bachelor and master gowns are scarlet fabric, and hoods or gown linings display scarlet with a white chevron.

For example, the BU official “Cap & Gown Color Chart” lists for the College of Arts & Sciences a tassel colour of black for the BA, red for MA/MS, gold for PhD, and hood lining of white/yellow/brown based on discipline.

Boston University BU’s commencement regalia instructions emphasise ordering deadlines, correct gown colour (scarlet), cap style (black mortarboard or velvet tam), and tassel appropriate for the degree level.

Boston University Honor cords and stoles—representing academic honours, societies or departmental recognition—are worn in addition to the gown and cap, although BU’s publicly available materials do not provide a full detailed color-by-society chart for cords/stoles within its official handbook. Faculty regalia adhere to doctoral standards: velvet-trim gowns, black velvet tam with gold bullion tassel, and the institutional scarlet/white lining scheme visible in the hood.

Boston University In summary, to meet BU’s commencement expectations you must order and appear in the correct graduation gown colour (scarlet for most), graduation cap and tassel sets, with compatible hoods for advanced degrees, honour cords or stoles if applicable, and ensure your academic attire aligns with the institution’s academic regalia standards.

Boston University Graduation Regalia – Gown, Cap & Tassels

Prepare for your commencement ceremony at Boston University with the official academic regalia bundle. This set includes the correct graduation gown, matching graduation cap and tassel set, and is fully compatible with honor cords and stoles to complete your academic attire.

Key Features

  1. Graduation gown styled for Boston University commencement and academic ceremony.
  2. Graduation cap (mortarboard for bachelor/master, velvet tam for doctoral) with secure fit and correct tassel placement.
  3. Tassel set designed for degree level; matches BU academic gown and regalia colour standards.
  4. Compatible with honor cords & stoles for academic honors, societies or departmental recognition.
  5. Faculty/doctoral upgrade available: velvet-trim panels, hood and special tassels aligned with BU’s academic regalia tradition.

*Ensure you confirm hood, tassel and stole colours by degree or discipline with BU Bookstore or approved vendor before ordering to meet ceremony requirements.

Note: To confirm the exact colors of the graduation gown, cap, tassel, honor cords, and stoles for your specific program at Boston 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.

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