DePaul University

DePaul University requires all participating graduates to wear formal academic regalia at its June commencement ceremonies. According to DePaul’s Cap & Gown page, undergraduate students order regalia through Herff Jones, choosing a package that includes a mortarboard cap, gown, tassel, and a red stole for bachelor’s degree candidates. For master’s and doctoral graduates, the package includes a hood instead of the red stole. After the ceremony, students are allowed to keep their cap and gown.

Regarding tassel and hood colors, DePaul follows a traditional academic dress code. According to its Archive & History guide, the velvet trim of the hood (and tassel) corresponds to the discipline of study, not the major, and DePaul publishes a standard list of academic colors — for example: white for Arts, drab for Business, light blue for Education, golden yellow for Science, purple for Law, etc. The hood lining shows DePaul’s own colors — sky blue with a red chevron.

On the subject of honor cords and stoles, DePaul does not routinely hand out cords for academic honors like Latin distinctions; its Commencement FAQ explicitly states that DePaul does not give out cords to students who are graduating with honors. However, graduates can wear legacy cords—based on donations—and many student groups or honor societies also offer their own cords or stoles. DePaul also offers international stoles through Herff Jones, representing more than 175 countries.

As for faculty regalia, professors and administrators wear traditional academic gowns and hoods. The velvet on the hood (and any bars) reflects their discipline, based on DePaul’s academic color scheme.

In short, DePaul University’s graduation attire combines classic black gowns, discipline‑specific tassels and hood velvet, red stoles for undergrads, and opportunities for students to display legacy or international honors. Regalia orders are handled by Herff Jones, and students can choose to ship to home or pick up on campus.

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