At Campbell University, graduating students must wear approved academic regalia — the university issues a custom black gown, cap, and tassel, plus a hood for graduate students. The official gown is embroidered with two university seal tabs, and graduates wear a jumbo black and orange tassel with a medallion of Campbell’s seal. Regalia is purchased through the campus Bookstore or online, and students keep their regalia after the ceremony.

According to Campbell’s Graduation Ceremonies page, approved regalia for candidates includes: the cap, gown, tassel, hood (if applicable), Latin honor cords, and any other approved adornments from recognized campus organizations. Honor cords are awarded by the Registrar’s Office on the morning of Commencement for students meeting Latin honor GPA thresholds (Cum Laude, Magna, Summa).

Campbell uniquely offers an orange-and-black philanthropy cord, part of their Senior Giving Campaign: students who donate before April can wear this cord to mark their philanthropic support. Give Cap decoration is permitted, but designs must remain flush with the cap so as not to obstruct others.

During the processional, bachelor’s students start with their tassel on the right, and after degree conferral they are instructed to move it to the left. For master’s or doctoral students, tassels begin on the left, signifying a prior degree.

Faculty and platform participants also wear full academic regalia: their gowns, hoods, and caps reflect their highest academic degree. The regalia policy underscores a formal, consistent look that ties Campbell’s heritage (black gowns, orange accents) with academic tradition and honoring student achievement.

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