At Campbellsville University (CU), commencement is held twice annually — in May and December — to honor graduates across associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs. According to the December commencement program, CU’s academic regalia policy requires a black gown for all degrees, with different sleeve styles: bachelor’s gowns have pointed sleeves, master’s gowns use long closed sleeves, and doctoral gowns feature bell-shaped sleeves with velvet facings and three velvet bars in a discipline-specific color.

Graduating students must secure their academic dress via the CU Tiger Shop or an approved vendor (e.g., Herff Jones), and they pick up their cap, gown, hood (for graduate students), and tassel before Commencement. According to the student handbook, the mortarboard cap must be worn with a tassel whose color reflects the graduate’s academic discipline.

For honors recognition, CU permits stoles, cords, medallions, and pins, but only those approved by the university (list maintained by the Office of the Registrar). These adornments may represent Latin honors, academic departments, athletic or veteran status, or international affiliations. The December 2024 commencement program also outlines the hood: master’s students carry in a hood and receive it during a hooding ceremony; the hood lining identifies Campbellsville University, and the velvet trim denotes the academic discipline.

Faculty and staff participating in the platform procession wear full academic regalia, including gowns, hoods, and caps based on their highest academic degrees. Cap decorations are allowed only if they are “flush” with the surface and non-distracting; any other adornment must be officially approved.

In summary, Campbellsville University’s cap, gown and tassels sets follow a classic academic style: black gowns for all degree levels, discipline-colored tassels and hoods, and approved honor cords/stoles — providing dignity, unity, and recognition during the Commencement ceremony.

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