At Florida State University (FSU), commencement ceremonies follow long‑established academic-dress traditions. Graduates must wear custom FSU regalia, ordered exclusively through the FSU Store or Herff Jones — regalia from other vendors or borrowed gowns are not permitted. FSU enforces a strict policy: decorated caps are not allowed, and any unapproved adornment such as leis, unapproved stoles or cords may lead to removal.

Tassel colors at FSU vary according to academic discipline. For undergraduates, the tassel color reflects the student’s major — for instance, white for Arts & Humanities, golden yellow for Science, light blue for Education, maroon for Human Sciences, etc. Graduate candidates typically wear black tassels, while doctoral candidates may wear a gold‑thread tassel. Undergraduates move their tassel from the right of the cap to the left when their degree is conferred; for master’s and doctoral students, tassels remain on the left.

Regarding honor cords and stoles, FSU only allows approved cords or medallions. Some sanctioned items include:

• Cum Laude — gold cord; Magna Cum Laude — garnet cord; Summa Cum Laude — garnet & gold cord
• Student Veterans Center cord — red, white & blue
• University Honors Program / Scholarly Societies — medallion or society-specific cords or stoles from twelve university-wide honor societies.

For faculty and graduate academic regalia, graduate students wear hoods whose lining is garnet and gold (FSU’s school colors), while the edging (velvet trim) of the hood corresponds to the academic discipline (e.g., purple for law, gold for science, etc.) per traditional academic-dress color standards. Doctoral gowns include velvet panels on the sleeves; the velvet color matches the discipline or may be black.

In short, FSU’s commencement ceremony emphasizes academic tradition and consistency: graduates use official FSU regalia, tassels reflect degree type/discipline, and only approved honor cords or medallions are allowed. The color scheme for hoods and velvet trim mirrors nationwide academic-dress conventions, aligned with faculty discipline.

FSU Commencement Regalia — Cap, Gown & Honors

Official academic regalia for Florida State University graduates. This cap, gown, and honor package complies with FSU’s commencement policy and maintains classic academic-dress tradition.

Key Features

• Authentic FSU graduation gown — must be ordered from FSU Store or Herff Jones. :contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}
• Black mortarboard cap — unembellished per FSU regulations. :contentReference[oaicite:20]{index=20}
• Discipline‑specific tassel colors for undergraduates (white, gold, light blue, purple, etc.). :contentReference[oaicite:21]{index=21} Graduate tassels in black and gold-thread option for doctoral. :contentReference[oaicite:22]{index=22}
• Only approved honor cords or medallions allowed: Cum/Magna/Summa cords, veteran cord, and honor-society regalia. :contentReference[oaicite:23]{index=23}
• Graduate and faculty regalia: hoods lined in garnet & gold, velvet trim per discipline, and velvet doctoral sleeve panels. :contentReference[oaicite:24]{index=24}

Perfect for FSU graduates who value tradition and need officially sanctioned regalia for their commencement ceremony.

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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 Florida Florida 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.