Drury University

Drury University’s commencement is a structured, ceremonial event marking the culmination of student achievements. Held twice a year — in December and May — at the O’Reilly Family Event Center, the ceremony features a formal procession and embodies institutional tradition.

Participation requires graduates to wear academic regalia that adhere to Drury’s official regalia policy, overseen by the Academic Affairs Committee.Undergraduates are required to don the university-provided black cap, gown, and tassel.Graduates (master’s level) wear a similar set, but also receive a hood from the university, reflecting their advanced status.Tassels must be worn on the right during the ceremony, and adornments such as scarves, jewelry, or corsages are explicitly prohibited to maintain decorum.

In terms of academic honors, Drury provides red-and-grey honor cords to those earning “Degrees with Distinction,” a built-in recognition for academic excellence.Beyond that, students may wear culturally significant stoles — like Kente, Serape, or Native American designs — as well as stoles representing their international heritage; these must be approved in advance.Organizational and military cords are allowed for both undergraduate and graduate students, though graduate students are not permitted to wear stoles in addition to their hood.

Regalia pick-up is coordinated during commencement week, but only graduates who have settled all outstanding business office balances are eligible to collect their cap, gown, tassel, and hood.This system ensures that every student’s academic dress is officially sanctioned, preserving the unity and professional standard of Drury University’s graduation ceremonies.

Official Drury University Academic Regalia

Get the correct graduation gown, cap, tassel, and optional cords or stoles for Drury University commencement.

Features & Regalia Details

Classic Undergrad Gown & Cap: Black graduation gown and square mortarboard cap provided by Drury. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
Tassel Placement: The tassel should be worn on the right side during the ceremony. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
Cords for Distinction: Red-and-grey honor cords for Students with “Degrees with Distinction.” :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
Approved Stoles: Culturally significant stoles (Kente, Serape, Native American) and international stoles are allowed, pending approval by Drury. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
Graduate Regalia: Graduate cap, gown, and tassel are provided; a hood is awarded with the graduate’s degree. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
Organizational Cords: Grad students can wear honor or society cords; military cords are also permitted. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
Faculty Academic Dress: Faculty must wear regalia approved by the University’s Academic Affairs Committee. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
Pick-Up & Policy Compliance: Regalia pickup is scheduled during commencement week once all business office balances are cleared. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}

Why Choose This Regalia?

This Drury University-approved academic regalia ensures you're fully compliant with the university’s commencement dress code. Whether you're a bachelor’s, master’s, or faculty participant, you’ll look cohesive and respectful in the official graduation gown, cap, tassel, cords, or stoles — all optimized for Drury’s formal academic tradition.

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