Bradley University’s commencement ceremony is a formal academic occasion that emphasises proper academic regalia — the graduation gown, graduation cap, hood (for advanced degrees) and associated accessories (such as tassels, honor cords, stoles). According to Bradley’s “Academic Regalia” section on the Commencement page, the gown, hood and mortarboard (or tam) follow the standard inter‐collegiate code: bachelor’s gowns have pointed sleeves, master’s gowns have oblong panels and doctoral gowns have full bell-sleeves and velvet panels.
Tassel and hood information is laid out: the cap is black, tassels for bachelor’s and master’s degrees reflect the field of study (for example: Bachelor of Arts — white tassel; Bachelor of Science — gold yellow tassel; Engineering — orange; Music — pink) and doctoral caps typically wear a gold tassel.
Bradley University The hood’s velvet trim colour identifies the academic discipline (for example: Education – light blue; Science – golden yellow; Fine Arts – brown) and the lining shows the institution’s colours.
Bradley University Bradley’s Graduation Information page specifies that degrees are conferred in May, August and December and students must apply to graduate by the posted deadline.
Bradley University Honor cords, stoles and tradition items (such as legacy stoles) are mentioned in the December 2025 Commencement FAQ—for example a “legacy stole” for graduates whose parent, grandparent, or sibling graduated from Bradley.
Bradley University While the exact colour chart for every honour cord or stole by programme is not exhaustively published publicly, the primary cap, gown, tassel and hood guidelines are clearly provided. In sum: to meet Bradley’s commencement standards, one must wear the correct graduation gown style (bachelor/master/doctoral), the appropriate graduation cap, choose the tassel colour based on degree level or discipline, and ensure any honour cord or stole aligns with university traditions. This ensures adherence to tradition, visual consistency for ceremony photography, and respect for the institution’s academic regalia expectations.
Prepare for your commencement ceremony at Bradley University with the official academic regalia bundle. Includes the correct graduation gown, matching graduation cap and tassel set, and is fully compatible with honour cords and stoles to complete your academic attire.
*Ensure you confirm hood, tassel and stole colours by degree level or discipline with Bradley University 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 Bradley 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.