Fort Valley State University celebrates its commencement twice a year under a traditional academic ceremony that emphasizes formality and institutional pride. Graduates gather at the HPE Complex or Wildcat Stadium, depending on weather, to process in full academic regalia.

According to FVSU’s commencement program, the graduation gown for bachelor’s and master’s students is classic black. Bachelor’s gowns are full‑cut with pointed sleeves, while master’s gowns have an arc-shaped panel on each sleeve. Graduates wear a black mortarboard graduation cap; the tassel color varies by degree level: undergraduates wear a black tassel, while master’s and doctoral graduates wear a gold tassel.

The academic hood (for master’s and doctoral) features a velvet trim whose color reflects the field of study — for example, gray for Animal Science, light blue for Education, golden yellow for Biotechnology. The hood’s lining displays FVSU’s institutional colors, creating a distinctive regalia appearance.

As for honor cords and stoles: public materials (handbooks, catalogs) from FVSU do not explicitly specify the exact honor cord or stole color schemes in their commencement or student‑handbook documentation. Despite this, honor cords may be awarded via the FVSU Honors Program. Students are encouraged to check with the University Bookstore or Registrar’s Office to confirm which cord or stole colors are approved for their honors or society credentials.

Faculty regalia at FVSU also follows traditional academic dress codes, with black gowns and discipline‑specific velvet facings or hoods consistent with the university’s heritage. The effect is a dignified, cohesive academic regalia presentation across faculty and graduates.

FVSU Black Cap & Gown Regalia Set with Tassel

Official Fort Valley State University academic regalia: black graduation gown, black mortarboard cap, and tassel (black for undergraduates, gold for graduates), plus optional honor cords or stoles.

• Black bachelor’s or master’s graduation gown matching FVSU ceremony attire
• Classic black mortarboard graduation cap
• Undergraduate black tassel, graduate gold tassel
• Master’s / Doctoral hood with velvet trim in discipline colors (e.g., gray, light blue, golden yellow, salmon pink)
• Optional honor cords or stoles – confirm permitted colors with FVSU Registrar or Bookstore
• Faculty regalia–compatible design with traditional academic gown and hood

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