Chamberlain University’s commencement ceremony is a well-structured celebration of academic achievement. According to the official Chamberlain website, all graduates must wear academic regalia — a graduation cap and gown — to walk the stage. The university does not rent gowns; instead, graduates order their regalia via Jostens and receive it at home before commencement day.

During the ceremony, each graduate’s name is read aloud, including any honors designations, providing a formal and respectful moment of recognition. Graduates in person pick up their honors cords on site, but only those who are honors-eligible and registered for in-person commencement receive these cords.

As per their academic dress code (from Chamberlain’s program guide), the gown color is standard black. Bachelor’s gowns have open, long sleeves; master’s gowns feature closed sleeves with slits; doctoral gowns include full sleeves edged with velvet. Doctoral candidates may wear an eight-sided velvet tam instead of a mortarboard, with a shorter, wider tassel to mark the doctoral level.

The honor cord colors are discipline-specific and tied to academic distinction. For example:

• RN → BSN (President’s Honors): white & gold cord
• MSN, MPH, DNP “With High Distinction”: white & royal blue cord
• MSN, MPH, DNP “With Distinction”: white & teal cord
• Global Health Education Program: blue & teal cord
• SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society: red, white & blue cord
• Faculty cords include purple & white (Sigma Theta Tau) or gold & green (Daisy Award) for special recognition.

In summary, Chamberlain University’s commencement combines tradition and structure: graduates don classic black academic regalia, honor cords reflect academic milestones, and the ceremony underscores prestige, professionalism, and respect.

Official Chamberlain University Graduation Regalia

Features

• Black graduation gown consistent with Chamberlain University’s academic dress code.
• Cap options: square mortarboard or eight-sided velvet tam for doctoral graduates.
• Tassel style: standard tassel for bachelor/master, shorter wider tassel for doctoral tam.
• Honor cords in officially designated colors: White/Gold, White/Royal Blue, White/Teal, Blue/Teal, Red/White/Blue.
• Faculty and honor society cords: Purple & White (Sigma Theta Tau), Gold & Green (Daisy Award) for faculty.
• Durable materials — polyester gown, velvet tam, woven honor cords — designed to last as a graduation keepsake.
• Order directly via Jostens as Chamberlain’s commencement regalia must be purchased (not rented).

This Chamberlain University academic regalia set is perfect for your commencement ceremony. It reflects official graduation gown color, cap, and honor cord traditions — letting you walk the stage in true Chamberlain style. Order securely via Jostens.

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