Eastern Washington University (EWU) holds its commencement ceremonies with strong academic tradition and symbolic regalia. According to EWU’s commencement guide, all graduates are required to wear the proper academic cap and gown, purchased through the university’s Eagle Store. The graduation gown color for undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral candidates is black, which aligns with the standard intercollegiate code for academic regalia.

For undergraduate students, the EWU tassel is typically plain black, though for many programs it may be a discipline‑specific color to reflect the subject of study. After degree conferral, undergraduates move the tassel from the right to the left side of the mortarboard. For master’s candidates, their tassel color matches the velvet trim on their hood, which corresponds to their academic discipline. Doctoral students, on the other hand, wear a gold tassel, signaling their highest level of academic achievement.

The hoods worn by master’s and doctoral students feature a velvet edging in a discipline-specific hue, and their linen is turned out to display EWU’s institutional colors. The exact hood trim colors vary widely depending on degree program: the EWU Eagle Store lists tailored hood options for many master’s degree areas — for example, Gold for science, Light Blue for education, Salmon Pink for public health, Citron for social work, Drab for business, and more.

Regarding honor cords and stoles, EWU recognizes Latin honors based on GPA: Cum Laude (3.5–3.69), Magna Cum Laude (3.7–3.89), and Summa Cum Laude (3.9–4.0). Additional honor cords or stoles are worn only if officially awarded by departments or recognized organizations.

For faculty regalia, EWU encourages faculty to rent gowns from the Eagle Store well before the ceremony. Faculty gowns follow academic dress tradition: black robes, and hoods lined in EWU’s colors, with velvet trim denoting their discipline.

In sum, EWU’s commencement regalia program centers on a classic black cap and gown, with discipline‑coded tassels and hood velvet, official honor cords, and regulated adornments — all reinforcing academic ceremony and institutional pride.

Eastern Washington University Graduation Regalia – Cap & Gown Package

• Elegant black academic gown compatible with EWU commencement requirements
• Mortarboard cap with black or major-color tassel for bachelor’s students
• Academic hood with velvet trim by discipline and EWU‑color lining for advanced degrees
• Honor cords for Cum Laude, Magna, and Summa honors (purchasable via EWU‑recognized sources)
• Gold tassel option for doctoral candidates
• High-quality fabric for formal ceremonies, designed to hang well
• Wide size range with both purchase and rental options

This academic regalia set is specifically tailored for Eastern Washington University graduates and faculty. Designed in line with EWU’s official commencement dress code, it includes a cap, gown, tassel options, and advanced-degree hood that reflect the university’s academic traditions and visual identity.

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