Eastern Connecticut State University

At Eastern Connecticut State University, the commencement ceremony is a dignified academic ritual requiring all graduates to wear approved academic regalia. According to the university’s “Cap & Gown” page, students must wear the official Eastern cap and gown, and only official Eastern honor cords are permitted as part of their graduation attire.

For spring 2025, Eastern introduced new ceremonial gowns in Eastern Blue and Maroon, reflecting the school’s spirit and tradition. Decorating mortarboards is now allowed, with graduates encouraged to personalize their caps in a respectful and tasteful way.

When it comes to honor cords, Eastern permits gold cords for students graduating with a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher. The FAQ for commencement clarifies that only officially recognized honors cords may be worn, and unapproved adornments (including unauthorized stoles or messages on gowns) are disallowed.

Graduate regalia requirements for master’s students are particularly structured: Eastern requires a hood (reflecting the graduate’s specific program), and colors vary by degree. For example, Master of Science in Education candidates use a light blue hood, while the Master of Science in Accounting uses a drab hood, and Applied Data Science uses gold. Significantly, honor cords are not worn at Graduate Commencement, because the hood itself marks the academic level.

Eastern’s commencement policy forbids personal stoles: the FAQ states that “personal adornments (e.g., leis, stoles, or messages on gowns)” are inconsistent with the ceremony’s spirit, and must be removed if worn. The university does not publish any broader color‑by‑discipline regalia chart, and its publicly available materials focus on school colors, hood color by master’s program, and the use of gold honor cords only for undergraduates.

Eastern Connecticut State University (Eastern) Academic Regalia Kit

This professionally designed cap, gown & tassel kit is tailored to meet Eastern’s official commencement requirements.

• Elegant Eastern Blue & Maroon graduation gown in line with Eastern’s ceremonial regalia :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
• Classic mortarboard-style graduation cap to complete your academic attire
• Tassel included: Standard tassel suitable for Eastern’s cap and gown set
• Gold honor cord: Available for undergraduates with GPA ≥ 3.50; only official cords are permitted :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
• No additional stoles or personal adornments allowed—only approved honor cords permitted per Eastern policy :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
• Master’s hood options: light blue for MSE, drab for Accounting, gold for Applied Data Science, etc. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
• Multiple sizes offered to ensure a proper and dignified fit
• Buy via Eastern Bookstore or the official online regalia portal :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}

Order your Eastern Connecticut State University regalia today to celebrate your academic achievement with institutional pride and tradition.

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