Herzing University

• Herzing holds regular in‑person commencement ceremonies (as well as “pinning” ceremonies for nursing graduates) across its multiple campuses when students complete program requirements.
• The academic regalia includes the standard cap, gown, and — for master’s and doctoral graduates — a hood, in line with traditional academic dress protocols.
• For bachelor‑level graduates, honors are visually indicated by cords or stoles, per GPA thresholds:
• Summa Cum Laude (GPA 3.90–4.00): gold stole
• Magna Cum Laude (GPA 3.70–3.89): double gold cord
• Cum Laude (GPA 3.50–3.69): double silver cord
• For associate‑degree and diploma graduates earning honors (GPA 3.5–4.0), a double white cord is used.
• Membership in academic honor societies is also recognized: e.g., members of the Alpha Beta Kappa National Honor Society (ABK) wear red, white & blue honor cords at commencement.
• For special program affiliations such as social‑work graduates belonging to the Phi Alpha International Honor Society, the regalia includes a blue and gold honor cord or stole.
• Master’s and doctoral graduates receive hoods — the hood representing their advanced academic status rather than cords or stoles alone.

Herzing University Graduation Regalia – Cap, Gown, Tassel & Honors Cords/Stoles

• Cap & Mortarboard + Gown (and Hood for Advanced Degrees): Standard academic regalia for all graduates — mortarboard cap and gown for bachelor’s / associate / diploma; the appropriate hood added for master’s and doctoral graduates.
• Honors & Distinction Recognition – Undergraduate:
• Summa Cum Laude (GPA 3.90–4.00): Gold Stole
• Magna Cum Laude (GPA 3.70–3.89): Double Gold Cord
• Cum Laude (GPA 3.50–3.69): Double Silver Cord
• Honors – Associate / Diploma Graduates (GPA 3.50–4.00): Double White Cord
• Honor Societies / Special Program Cords & Stoles: e.g. red/white/blue cords for ABK members; blue/gold cords or stoles for recognized societies like Phi Alpha (social work), or other honor/academic societies.
• Master’s / Doctoral Regalia: Includes academic hood in addition to gown and cap — hood signifies the advanced degree status.
• Note: Herzing public documents do not specify a fixed base gown, cap, or tassel color. All specified colors refer only to cords, stoles, or hoods for honors or societies. Base gown and tassel color are not defined.

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