Brooklyn College

At Brooklyn College, the annual commencement ceremony is a major academic event in which graduates and faculty wear formal academic dress: the graduation gown, graduation cap (mortarboard or appropriate alternative), tassel and—where required—a hood or honor stole. The College’s “Frequently Asked Questions” page states that undergraduate students wear a maroon cap and gown with the college seal on the front, and master’s students wear a black cap and gown with hood in the colour assigned to their academic school.

Graduates place the tassel on the right side of the cap before the degree is conferred and move it to the left after; for master’s level the hood is required and the gown colour is black.

The College identifies distinct academic schools and provides hood colours: for example, the Koppelman School of Business has a tan hood lining, the School of Education light blue, Humanities and Social Sciences white, Natural and Behavioral Sciences gold, and Visual, Media & Performing Arts dark brown.

The standard gown shell for undergraduates is maroon which aligns with the institution’s official colours. Honor cords and stoles are allowed—for example members of honor societies may wear a special stole or cord—but the public materials do not present a full discipline-by-discipline colour chart for all honor cords or stoles. Faculty regalia at Brooklyn College follow standard academic-dress conventions: doctoral-style gowns, appropriate hoods and faculty tassels according to rank or degree. In summary: to adhere to Brooklyn College’s commencement standards you must secure the correct graduation gown (maroon shell for undergraduates, black for master’s), the graduation cap, the appropriate tassel (and hood for master’s), and any approved honor cords or stoles. Wearing proper academic regalia ensures visual consistency, honours the institution’s tradition and presents your milestone with dignity and professionalism.

Brooklyn College Graduation Regalia – Gown, Cap & Tassels

Prepare for your commencement ceremony at Brooklyn College with this official academic regalia bundle. It 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

Graduation gown styled for Brooklyn College’s commencement and academic ceremony—maroon shell for bachelor’s, black shell for master’s with hood colour per school.
Graduation cap (mortarboard) with secure fit and correct tassel placement for your degree level.
Tassel set designed for your degree level and institutional colours—bundled in the official package.
Compatible with honor cords & stoles for academic honours, societies or departmental recognition—verify accessory colours with the vendor before purchase.
Ordering details: Bachelor and Master packages available via official vendor site with pricing and instructions.

*Ensure you verify any discipline- or society-specific accessory colours (tassels, cords, stoles) with Brooklyn College Bookstore or Registrar before ordering custom accessories.*

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