The commencement ceremony at George Washington University is held on the National Mall and begins with an academic procession showcasing school flags and gonfalons in the university’s signature buff-and-blue colors, with additional banners in degree‑field colors for each of GW’s ten schools. Graduates and faculty participating in Commencement must wear academic regalia: cap, gown and tassel — active service members may wear military dress in lieu of gown.

Students are not required to purchase from GW’s preferred vendor; any gown/honor set is acceptable if it is navy blue or black and appropriate for the level of degree awarded. Regalia packages vary by degree: Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate robes and accessories (cap, gown, hood or tam) may be purchased or rented.

For example, typical undergraduates wear a mortarboard cap with a graduation‑year tassel; Master’s and Doctoral graduates also wear hoods (or doctoral tam) reflecting their degree level. GW-branded stoles are available as keepsakes, though not mandatory for graduation eligibility.

Faculty regalia follows traditional academic‑dress conventions: faculty must supply their own regalia based on the institution where they earned their highest degree, and it must meet “Fine Quality Regalia” standards for commencement processions.

The overall tradition reflects a formal academic ceremony: the procession of gonfalons and school flags, followed by degree‑awarding under full academic regalia. At the end, attendees sing GW’s Fight Song and Alma Mater to close the commencement with school spirit.

George Washington University Graduation Cap & Gown – Academic Regalia Set

Official university‑style cap, gown and hood/tassel set for GW graduates. High‑quality gown in navy blue/black, mortarboard cap (or doctoral tam), and degree‑specific hood or tassel for correct academic colors.

• Graduation Gown Color: Navy Blue or Black (as required by GW policy)
• Cap: Mortarboard (bachelor’s & master’s) or Velvet Tam (doctoral)
• Tassel / Hood Colors (by degree):
• Master of Education → Light Blue hood/tassel
• Master of Business / MBA → Drab hood/tassel
• Master of Science – Sciences / Engineering → Gold (Science) or Orange (Engineering) hood/tassel
• Master of Nursing → Apricot hood/tassel
• Master of Public Health → Salmon Pink hood/tassel
• Master of Fine Arts → Brown hood/tassel
• Doctoral Degrees (PhD, EdD, MD, DPT, etc.) → Discipline‑specific colors (e.g., Dark Blue, Light Blue, Purple, Sage Green, etc.)
• Stoles & Honor Cords: Optional. GW‑branded stoles are available but not mandatory; honor cords may be worn if eligible. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
• Regalia Options: Complete regalia set (cap, gown, hood/tassel), or individual items (gown only, cap only, hood only, etc.) available. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}

This graduation gown & cap set from George Washington University ensures formal academic dress adhering to GW commencement standards — perfect for undergraduate, master’s, or doctoral candidates. Degree‑appropriate hood/tassel colors help highlight your academic discipline in true GW tradition.

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