Chicago State University (CSU) holds its formal commencement ceremony in its Jones Convocation Center. According to the University’s Commencement site, graduates pick up their regalia (cap, gown, stole) in advance, and receive their line-up cards before the procession begins. Faculty marshals guide the graduates, and faculty are encouraged to wear their own academic regalia; loaned CSU regalia is available on request for those without personal gowns.

In terms of graduation gown color, CSU’s older catalog indicates that students must pay a $50 cap and gown fee. While the specific color of the gown (e.g., black) isn’t clearly stated in recent publicly available documentation, this fee is required for both undergraduate and graduate participants. The graduation cap is a standard mortarboard, but CSU does not publicly specify tassel colors, and there is no mention in publicly accessible sources of discipline-specific tassel hue.

For honor cords and stoles, CSU’s Commencement page clearly notes that undergraduate honor cords are distributed to eligible students — these cords are picked up from the Cashier’s Office. One recognized honor society, Alpha Epsilon Lambda, allows its members to wear a cord or stole during graduation. However, there is no publicly available color-chart for which cord or stole colors correspond to various academic honors or societies.

Regarding faculty regalia, Chicago State University expects faculty to wear full academic regalia on commencement day. Whether faculty have personal gowns or need to borrow CSU-provided regalia, both options are available. The University’s faculty marshal instructions emphasize that academic dress symbolizes scholarship and continuity—and faculty who do not own their own gown can secure a loan.

In summary, Chicago State University’s commencement ceremony adheres to formal academic traditions: graduates pick up required regalia ahead of the event, honor cords are awarded to qualifying undergraduates, and faculty wear full academic gowns. However, CSU’s publicly available resources do not specify exact colors for graduation gowns, tassels, or honor cords and stoles, leaving some details open to interpretation via their regalia vendor.

Chicago State University Graduation Cap & Gown Set – Official Academic Regalia

• Complete Regalia Package: Graduation gown, mortarboard cap, and tassel, aligned with Chicago State University commencement standards.
• Graduation Gown Color: Standard academic gown per CSU tradition (gown-fee applies).
• Graduation Cap & Tassel: Classic mortarboard cap; wear tassel on the right, and turn it to the left when degree is conferred.
• Honor Cords & Stoles: Undergraduate honor cords provided for eligible students; Alpha Epsilon Lambda society members may wear their cord or stole.
• Faculty Academic Regalia: Faculty and marshals wear full academic gowns; loaned regalia available if needed.
• University Tradition: Formal, scholarly commencement design that reflects CSU’s academic heritage and ceremony style.

Celebrate your Chicago State University graduation in authentic academic regalia. This cap, gown, and tassel set meets official CSU commencement requirements and supports both undergraduate and faculty participants across academic disciplines.

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