At Georgia Tech, participation in the commencement ceremony mandates wearing the Institute’s official academic regalia.

For bachelor’s graduates, the standard is a traditional black gown, bearing the Georgia Tech seal — plain black robes are not permitted. The cap is a classic mortarboard, paired with a tassel in white and gold. Undergraduate students may wear stoles and honor cords to signify academic honors or membership in recognized student organizations — only Institute‑approved adornments are allowed.

Honor cords are awarded to undergraduates meeting certain GPA and residency criteria. The cord colors denote honor level: white for “honors,” gold for “high honors,” and a white-and-gold braided cord for “highest honors.”

For master’s candidates, the gown remains black but includes full-length square sleeves with a crescent arc at the wrist and is adorned with the Georgia Tech seal. A hood is included, lined in white and gold, with additional color indicating the student’s major. The cap remains a mortarboard, with white and gold tassels.

Doctoral regalia is distinct: doctoral graduates wear a customized gold gown with rounded sleeves, velvet facings and sleeve bars, plus a six‑point tam instead of a mortarboard. The doctoral hood is lined in Georgia Tech colors.

The Institute allows additional adornments — stoles, cords, tassel decorations, medallions — only if they are from Institute‑recognized organizations or programs. Unapproved items must be removed or concealed.

In short: Georgia Tech’s commencement ritual blends tradition and institutional identity. The graduation gown, cap, and tassel sets are structured by degree level (bachelor’s, master’s, PhD), while honor cords and stoles allow recognition of academic achievement and community involvement — all under strictly regulated standards to maintain uniformity and respect for the ceremony.

Georgia Tech Official Academic Regalia – Cap, Gown, Tassel & Honors Accessories

Features

• Black graduation gown (Bachelor’s & Master’s) with official Georgia Tech seal
• Mortarboard graduation cap with white & gold tassel (Bachelor’s & Master’s)
• Master’s hood lined in white & gold, with velvet trim matching major field
• Honor cords: white (honors), gold (high honors), white/gold braided (highest honors) for eligible undergraduates
• Doctoral gown: custom gold robe, velvet facings and sleeve bars, six‑point tam hat, hood lined in Georgia Tech colors
• Approved stoles, cords, medallions and patches available for recognized organizations and honor societies
• Official regalia available via Georgia Tech’s bookstore — ensures compliance with commencement policy

Details

Whether you are graduating with a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree from Georgia Tech, wearing the correct academic regalia is mandatory for commencement. The regalia clearly distinguishes degree level and academic honors. Honor cords and additional adornments are strictly regulated: only those from Institute‑recognized organizations can be worn. Prepare ahead — order your cap, gown, hood and accessories by the deadline to avoid late fees or substitutions.

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