Georgetown University

At Georgetown University, commencement ceremonies for undergraduates and graduates are held annually (often on Healy Lawn, with a rain‑site at McDonough Arena for severe weather) under the official “Commencement” schedule.

Academic Regalia: Cap, Gown, Hood & Tassel

All graduates who wish to participate must wear full academic regalia: a gown, hood, cap (or 8‑sided tam for doctoral candidates), and tassel. scscommencement.georgetown.domainsUndergraduates who already own their gown from New Student Convocation may only need to purchase cap, tassel and hood; otherwise, the full package is required.

Undergraduate and Master’s gowns — classic black gowns.
Hoods — the lining across all hoods uses Georgetown’s colors (blue and gray).
For example: master’s in Professional Studies uses a Peacock Blue hood; liberal‑studies hood has a white velvet trim on a black hood.
Tassels — typically black for most degrees; doctoral tassels are “Old Gold.”

Stoles, Honor Cords, Keepsake Tassels and Optional Regalia

While cap, gown, hood and tassel are mandatory, stoles and keepsake tassels are optional and may be purchased separately. The official commencement guide notes that hoods must be carried over the graduate’s left arm, and the tassel on the mortarboard is worn on the left side during the ceremony.

Notably: doctoral gowns differ — they have velvet down the front and on sleeves and are paired with hoods having wider velvet or colored trim depending on degree; doctoral graduates wear a tam instead of mortarboard if they choose.

Ceremony Participation and Regalia Purchase Process

Academic regalia is procured via the university bookstore (or online) and must be ordered by mid‑April to ensure arrival before Commencement. For professional and doctoral programs (e.g. Law, Medical), students receive separate instructions from their schools.

Georgetown University Academic Regalia – Graduation Cap, Gown, Tassel & Hood

Whether you’re graduating with a bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, or professional degree — ensure you’re ceremony‑ready with officially sanctioned Georgetown University academic regalia. This set meets all commencement requirements and reflects the institution’s tradition and pride.

What’s Included

Graduation gown (black)
Graduation cap — mortarboard (or velvet tam for select doctoral/professional degrees)
Tassel (standard black tassel or specialized color where required)
Hood with velvet trim and Georgetown Blue & Gray lining (color depends on degree)

Degree‑Wise Regalia & Colors

Degree Type	Gown Color	Hood / Tassel / Notes
Bachelor’s (B.A. / B.S.)	Black	Hood lining Blue & Gray; hood trim: white for B.A., gold (or gold‑trim) for B.S.; black tassel; mortarboard cap.
Master’s (M.A., M.S., Professional Master’s)	Black (long‑sleeved master’s gown)	Hood lining Blue & Gray; hood velvet border color based on degree: e.g. white for M.A., gold for M.S., peacock blue for certain policy/international‑affairs master’s; black mortarboard; black tassel.
Doctoral / Professional Degrees	Black (velvet‑paneled / sleeve‑striped doctoral gown)	Hood lining Blue & Gray; velvet‑border as per degree; cap (mortarboard or tam where required); tassel per doctoral standard.
Optional Accessories	—	Stoles, honor cords, keepsake tassels — optional and not required by university for commencement.

Why Choose Official Georgetown Regalia

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Accurate hood colors and lining (Georgetown Blue & Gray) representing the institution’s tradition. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
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Order by the deadlines indicated by Georgetown University Bookstore to ensure timely delivery before Commencement. Gowns, hoods, caps, and tassels are required for all ceremonies; additional stoles or honor cords may be added optionally to personalize your regalia.

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