Franciscan University of Steubenville holds its annual commencement ceremony in May at the Finnegan Fieldhouse, with separate sessions for different academic schools. Graduates are required to wear full academic regalia — cap, gown, tassel, and, where applicable, hood — all ordered through the university’s approved vendor (Herff Jones).

For honors graduates, Franciscan clearly distinguishes by cord color: students with Latin honors (cum laude, magna cum laude, summa cum laude) receive gold honor cords, distributed alongside graduation tickets during the days leading up to Commencement. Additionally, students in the Honors Program wear green cords, often alongside the gold Latin‑honor cord, as confirmed by Registrar FAQs.

Regarding tassel colors, the standard tassel for associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees is blue and gold, matching the university’s school colors. For doctoral graduates, tassel color varies by discipline: for example, nursing uses apricot, science uses gold, and other graduate fields have their own color‑coded tassels, per the official regalia policy.

Franciscan University also uses academic hoods for advanced degrees. The hood color (velvet trim) corresponds to the degree field: for instance, nursing is apricot, business/MBA is drab, and arts programs are white. Hoods are presented at the ceremony, with master’s and doctoral candidates being hooded on stage, signifying their academic achievement.

Faculty regalia follow traditional academic dress. While detailed velvet trim colors for faculty hoods by discipline are not publicly listed, the university’s requirement to use approved Herff Jones regalia ensures a cohesive, formal look in graduation ceremonies.

In summary, Franciscan University of Steubenville’s commencement features a classic black graduation gown, blue & gold tassels for most degree levels, gold honor cords for Latin honors, green cords for honors program graduates, and discipline‑specific hoods for advanced degrees. Graduates must order academic regalia via the approved vendor to align with university‑approved colors and traditions.

Franciscan University Steubenville Cap, Gown & Tassel Set

Official Franciscan University of Steubenville academic regalia: black gown, mortarboard cap, blue & gold tassel (or discipline-based for doctoral), gold honor cord, and hood for master’s/doctorate.

• Academic gown for undergraduate, master’s or doctoral students
• Black mortarboard graduation cap
• Tassel: Blue & gold for most degrees; custom color for doctoral (apricot, salmon, black, green) :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
• Gold honor cord for Latin honors (cum, magna, summa) :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
• Hood (for master’s or doctorate): velvet trim matched by discipline (apricot, salmon, black, teal, etc.) :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
• Durable, ceremony-grade fabric for long-term use
• Order through the official Herff Jones store per Franciscan University’s commencement policy :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}

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