Columbia Southern University (CSU) holds its commencement ceremonies annually, typically hosting two in-person ceremonies (morning and afternoon) at the Foley Event Center at OWA in Alabama. Graduates are required to wear academic regalia — cap, gown, and tassel — ordered via Herff Jones prior to the ceremony. According to CSU’s policies, there is a separate fee for regalia (cap, gown, and tassel), beyond the ceremony registration fee.

In CSU’s virtual commencement program and catalog, the school describes its graduation gown tradition: associate, bachelor’s, and master’s gowns are typically black without trim, while doctoral gowns are velvet-faced with three velvet bars on the sleeve, in line with classic academic costume codes. The mortarboard cap with tassel is part of the standard regalia; the tassel is worn on the left by degree earners, per CSU’s academic processional guide.

CSU’s honors system is publicly defined in its University Catalog: for bachelor’s degrees, honors are awarded as Cum Laude (3.5–3.79 CGPA), Magna Cum Laude (3.8–3.99), and Summa Cum Laude (4.0). However, CSU does not publish detailed color‑coding for honor cords or stoles by honor level in its catalog or student handbook. The Student Handbook also confirms the regalia fee but does not provide a color chart for stoles or cords.

For faculty regalia, CSU uses traditional academic dress: faculty participating in Commencement wear gowns and hoods consistent with their highest earned degree, following standard academic costume customs. Publicly available CSU documents do not describe a unique, institution-specific color scheme for velvet trim or hood linings.

In summary, Columbia Southern University’s commencement system uses a practical, traditional academic regalia model: black gowns for most graduates, a mortarboard cap, characteristically styled doctoral robes, and basic tassel regalia, paired with a clearly defined honor system but without a publicly enforced color chart for cords or stoles.

Columbia Southern University Academic Regalia – Cap, Gown & Tassel Set

High-quality academic regalia crafted for CSU’s commencement ceremonies. This package features a mortarboard cap, gown, and tassel, with optional graduate hood.

Key Features

• Graduation Gown: Black robe aligned with CSU’s regalia style.
• Cap: Standard mortarboard included.
• Tassel: Included, designed per CSU’s graduation policy.
• Graduate Hood: Available in master’s and doctoral regalia, lined per discipline.
• Honor Cords & Stoles: Works with cords or stoles; CSU recognizes honors but does not list strict colors.
• Faculty Regalia Compatibility: Compatible with traditional faculty gowns and hoods.
• Keepsake Quality: Built with durable materials perfect for photos or future academic events.

Why Choose This Set

• Styled to meet CSU’s official commencement dress code
• Flexible design supports both undergraduate and graduate students
• Honor recognition included without complex color restrictions
• High-quality construction for long-term use or display

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