Bushnell University holds formal commencement ceremonies each December and May where graduates wear official academic regalia comprising a graduation gown, graduation cap, tassel and other accessories. The standard graduation gown color for bachelor’s and master’s degree recipients is black, in line with traditional academic dress practices.

Graduates wear the mortarboard graduation cap (or appropriate academic cap) and a tassel whose color corresponds to their major discipline. For example, Accounting uses drab; Education uses light blue; Exercise Science uses golden; Bible & Christian Ministries (Biblical Studies, Youth, Pastoral) uses scarlet.

Honor cords are designated for high academic achievement: the traditional undergraduate, online and graduate students in the top 20% of their class (GPA 3.5 or higher) may wear cords in dark green and gold.

Bushnell University Other honor societies have distinct cords: nursing honor society uses light purple and white; English honor society uses cardinal and black; social sciences uses blue and white.

Bushnell University Faculty regalia at Bushnell adheres to the academic dress code: faculty wear gowns representing their highest earned degree, hoods lined in the university colors and velvet trimmings reflecting their academic discipline.

Bushnell News The hood and gown design for master/doctoral levels includes distinctive sleeve styles and velvet facings. The academic regalia set—the graduation gown, graduation cap, tassel, honor cord or stole—is ordered via the Registrar and must be correctly sized and worn so the tassel reflects the scholarly field of the wearer.

Bushnell News In short, Bushnell University’s commencement attire ensures each graduate’s enrollment in the ceremony is marked by a unified academic regalia set — black gown, appropriate graduation cap, discipline-specific tassel colour, plus honor cords or stoles where applicable. This consistent approach highlights academic achievement, honors distinctions and disciplinary identity in a formal commencement setting.

Bushnell University Cap & Gown Set – Official Academic Regalia

This set includes the black graduation gown and mortarboard graduation cap, along with a tassel and optional honor cords/stoles tailored for Bushnell University commencement. A complete academic regalia set designed for your achievement.

• Classic graduation gown and cap — essential academic regalia foundation
• Tassel color matches your major/discipline (e.g., drab, light blue, scarlet) as per Bushnell University guidelines .
• Honor cords and stoles available for academic honors and society membership (dark green & gold, light purple/white, cardinal/black, etc.)
• Faculty regalia option: gown, hood and cap reflecting highest earned degree and academic discipline

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