Freed–Hardeman University

Freed–Hardeman University (FHU), located in Henderson, Tennessee, holds official commencement ceremonies for both undergraduate and graduate students, as detailed in its academic catalog. For undergraduates, participants must have completed all degree requirements—or be within twelve hours of completing them and have submitted a completed counseling guide to the Registrar—to walk in the May commencement. December graduates must have fully satisfied all graduation criteria in order to participate. Diplomas are mailed after the ceremony; during commencement, students receive an empty diploma cover.

Regarding academic regalia, FHU students wear traditional black graduation gowns and mortarboard caps. The catalog does not explicitly define a tassel color by degree level, but it lays out detailed policies for honor cords, stoles, and medallions.Undergraduates who are Honors College Scholars (with University Honors or Honors Scholar status) wear maroon and gold stoles. Those who graduate with Latin honors—Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, or Cum Laude—are awarded gold cords.

FHU also recognizes membership in several honor societies with distinct cord colors:

Blue & gold cords for the Phi Alpha Chi Social Work society.
Red cords for Theta Alpha Kappa (Bible) society.
Platinum & navy cords for Psi Chi International (Psychology).

In addition, FHU undergraduates inducted into the Alpha Chi National Honor Society wear medallions with a red ribbon. Graduate students may also wear the honor cords they earned during their undergraduate studies.

The university’s catalog does not provide explicit guidance on tassel colors for bachelor’s versus master’s students, nor does it publish a color key for faculty regalia or hoods by discipline. In summary, FHU’s commencement regalia emphasizes a classic black gown and cap, with symbolic honor cords and stoles in maroon, gold, blue, red, and platinum/navy to reflect academic achievement and honor society membership.

Freed–Hardeman University Academic Regalia

Celebrate your achievement at FHU with this high-quality graduation gown set tailored to reflect Freed–Hardeman University’s commencement traditions and honor designations.

Product Features

Traditional Black Gown & Mortarboard Cap: Elegant academic regalia in the classic graduation gown color.
Honor Cord Options:
- Gold – Latin Honors (Summa, Magna, Cum Laude)
- Blue & Gold – Phi Alpha Chi (Social Work)
- Red – Theta Alpha Kappa (Bible)
- Platinum & Navy – Psi Chi (Psychology)
Honors Stole: Maroon & Gold stole reserved for Honors College Scholars.
Honor Medallion: Alpha Chi National Honor Society medallion on a red ribbon.

Note: Public FHU sources do not specify tassel colors by student degree or the color scheme for faculty regalia (hoods or gowns). For precise regalia requirements, check with the Registrar’s Office or University Store.

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