East Carolina University

At East Carolina University (ECU), commencement ceremonies are held each term to honor graduates across undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs. Students pick up their graduation gown and cap at the Dowdy Student Stores, the official ECU regalia supplier. For undergraduates, the cap and gown cost is covered by student fees; master’s students must also purchase their academic hood separately.

According to ECU’s Commencement Program, the gown color for bachelor’s and master’s students is black, while doctoral gowns may feature velvet facing or colored bars depending on the degree. The mortarboard cap is the standard headpiece, worn with a tassel that is generally black, but doctoral graduates may have a gold tassel.

ECU documents also detail academic hoods to reflect both the university and the field of study. The hood lining usually features ECU’s official colors in a chevron pattern and is edged with velvet trim whose color corresponds to the academic discipline. For example, ECU’s hood and gown color key includes: Golden Yellow for Science, Dark Blue for Philosophy, Apricot for Nursing, Light Blue for Education, Olive Green for Pharmacy, Orange for Engineering, Scarlet for Theology, White for Arts and Humanities, and more.

Regarding honor cords and stoles, ECU’s public commencement documentation notes that Phi Kappa Phi members wear a navy‑and‑gold braided honor cord. There is no generalized color scheme for stoles or cords by degree level in ECU’s official commencement or academic costume policy. Overall, ECU’s academic regalia system centers on a classic black graduation gown and cap, discipline‑color hoods for faculty and advanced degrees, and selective honor cords for societies such as Phi Kappa Phi.

ECU Academic Regalia Package – Cap, Gown, Tassel, Hood & Cord

A premium academic regalia set tailored for East Carolina University commencement: black gown, mortarboard, tassel, discipline hood, and honor cord.

• Gown Color: Solid black — in line with ECU’s academic gown standard for undergraduate and master’s ceremonies. :contentReference[oaicite:23]{index=23}
• Cap: Traditional black mortarboard.
• Tassel: Included standard black tassel; gold option available for doctoral graduates. :contentReference[oaicite:24]{index=24}
• Academic Hood: Lined with ECU university colors, trimmed in velvet by discipline (e.g. Dark Blue for Philosophy, Apricot for Nursing, Green for Medicine). :contentReference[oaicite:25]{index=25}
• Honor Cord: Navy‑and‑gold braided for students in the Phi Kappa Phi honor society. :contentReference[oaicite:26]{index=26}
• Stole Options: ECU offers select stoles for purchase through its bookstore (e.g., First Generation, Nursing). :contentReference[oaicite:27]{index=27}
• Pickup / Shipping: Undergraduates pick up regalia at Dowdy Student Stores; master’s students may order their hood via the same store. :contentReference[oaicite:28]{index=28}

*This package is designed to match ECU’s documented academic regalia policy. Velvet trim, honor cord, and tassel selections reflect ECU's published commencement program.*

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