Emerson College holds its Commencement weekend annually in May at the Wang Theatre on its Boston campus, featuring separate ceremonies for master’s (graduate hooding) and undergraduate diploma recipients. For graduate students, the “Speech@Emerson” hooding ceremony requires full academic regalia — cap, gown, and hood — while bachelor’s students wear caps and gowns in the Sunday undergraduate ceremony.

According to Emerson’s “Caps & Gowns” page, bachelor regalia consists of a black cap, black gown with square sleeves, a purple & gold tassel, and a white lapel pin. Master’s regalia includes a black mortarboard cap, a black gown with tippet sleeves, a black tassel, and a hood. The tassel for master’s students hangs from the left-front of the cap.

Emerson’s academic hoods feature a purple and gold taffeta lining, reflecting school colors, and the hood’s velvet edge (trim) reflects the graduate’s specific degree discipline: white for MA, rust brown for MFA, and gold for MS.

Regarding honor cords, stoles, and sashes, Emerson’s policy is clear: only sashes, stoles, cords, or pins awarded directly by the College are permitted, and these adornments are not part of master’s regalia. This means students should not rely on unofficial or third-party stoles or honor cords.

Faculty participating in Emerson’s ceremonies must wear full academic regalia (cap, gown, hood) and may rent regalia via the Emerson Emporium. Rental deadlines, pickup, and return policies are published each year for faculty convenience.

In short, Emerson College’s commencement highlights traditional black academic gowns and caps, degree-level differentiation (bachelor vs. master), school-color hoods (purple & gold), and a strict policy on honor accessory colors. Students should follow Emerson’s official regalia order process and use only College-approved sashes, cords, or pins for graduation.

Emerson College Cap & Gown Kit — Academic Regalia

Get your official Emerson College commencement regalia: cap, gown, tassel, and hood (for master’s) — all aligned with Emerson’s academic tradition.

• Classic Black Gown: Black graduation gown for both bachelor and master ceremonies. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
• Mortarboard Cap: Traditional black graduation cap for all graduates. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
• Tassel Colors: Purple & gold for bachelor’s; black for master’s (left side). :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}
• Academic Hood: Purple & gold lining with velvet binding based on degree type (MA, MFA, MS). :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}
• Honor Accessories: Only Emerson-issued cords, stoles, and pins are permitted; not allowed with master’s regalia. :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}
• Faculty Regalia Option: Faculty can rent full regalia (cap, gown, hood) from the Emerson Emporium. :contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}
• Fit & Care Tip: Hang gown to reduce wrinkles, and place hood over the right arm per Emerson’s dressing guidelines. :contentReference[oaicite:20]{index=20}

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