Clarkson University holds multiple commencement ceremonies annually. For its May commencement, the university has officially transitioned from traditional black to green and gold cap and gown regalia, symbolizing Clarkson’s brand identity. Students must order their regalia through Herff Jones by a spring deadline, with pick‑up arranged at the Clarkson University Bookstore.

In terms of academic hood colors, Clarkson clearly defines trim colors for master’s and doctoral programs. For example, Master of Arts hoods use white, Master of Science is gold, MBA is drab, Doctor of Philosophy is PhD blue, and Doctor of Physical Therapy uses teal. These colors help visually distinguish graduates by their field of study and degree during the commencement procession.

Regarding honors and cords, Clarkson awards a gold tassel and sash for students graduating with “great distinction” (GPA 3.75), and a gold tassel for “distinction” (GPA 3.25). Additionally, through its Senior Class Gift program, Clarkson offers a gold honor cord to senior donors, reinforcing both achievement and legacy among its graduates.

Faculty regalia aligns with academic tradition; professors wear full academic gowns at commencement, although Clarkson does not mention a publicly accessible, detailed hood color‑chart or velvet‑trim policy by department in its public-facing commencement or brand documentation.

In summary, Clarkson University’s commencement regalia reflects its school spirit (green and gold), academic distinction (via gold honor cords/tassels), and structured academic identity (hood colors by degree). While tassel and honor cord policies are clearly linked to academic achievement and donor status, detailed stole‑color schemes or discipline‑based accessory codes are not broadly published.

Clarkson University Academic Regalia – Green & Gold Graduation Set

Celebrate your graduation with Clarkson University’s custom academic regalia — featuring green and gold gown, cap, honor sash, and hood.

Key Features:

• Green & Gold Graduation Gown: Designed to reflect Clarkson University's core brand colors.
• Mortarboard Cap: Coordinated green cap completes the graduation attire.
• Gold Honor Tassel & Sash: For graduates earning “great distinction” (GPA ≥ 3.75) — gold sash and tassel; “distinction” (GPA ≥ 3.25) — gold tassel only.
• Honor Cord: Senior class donors receive a gold honor cord to recognize their contributions.
• Academic Hood: Comes in velvet trim colors tied to your degree — white for MA, gold for MS, drab for MBA, blue for PhD, teal for DPT.
• Faculty Regalia: Professors wear full traditional academic gowns; trim colors are not extensively published.

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