High Point University

HPU’s commencement ceremonies — for both undergraduate (May; plus December for fall graduation) and graduate degrees — follow formal academic traditions, including processional, faculty/mace‑bearers, banners, and regalia distribution.

Candidates receive their caps, gowns, tassels, and hoods from the campus bookstore (no pre‑order required). Undergraduates are encouraged to wear business professional or business casual clothes beneath their gowns.

Graduation proceedings include a processional led by a mace‑bearer and marshals, along with banner-bearers representing HPU’s academic units (schools such as Business, Nursing, Engineering, etc.). The banner colors reflect the historical association of each discipline.

Academic regalia at HPU adheres to traditional academic costume conventions: the gowns, hoods, tassels, and for advanced degrees, distinct gowns for master’s or doctoral graduates with hoods or velvet‑trimmed gowns.

High Point University Official Graduation Regalia — Cap, Gown & Accessories

Get ready for commencement with the official HPU graduation gown, cap, tassel, hood and honor cord/stole options. Perfect for graduates and alumni who want authentic academic regalia matching university standards.

Bachelor’s Degree (Undergraduate)

• Gown: Royal blue gown with pointed sleeves
• Cap: Classic mortarboard (square academic cap)
• Tassel colors (by degree major): White (BA), Light Blue (BEd), Peacock Blue (BPA), Gold (BS / HSHS / BSPH), Drab (BSBA), Apricot (BSN), Citron (BSW)
• Optional Regalia: Honor cords, stoles, sashes or leis for eligible graduates (honor societies, scholastic honors) >

Master’s Degree (Graduate)

• Gown: Royal blue gown with oblong sleeves
• Cap: Mortarboard cap with tassel matching degree program
• Hood: Color-coded hood representing specific master’s program
• Optional Add-ons: Honor cords, stoles or sashes if eligible

Doctoral Degree / Faculty Regalia

• Gown: Royal blue with bell sleeves, velvet bars and front panels, includes university logo
• Headwear: Blue velvet tam
• Tassel: Gold bullion tassel to signify doctoral degree
• Hood: Program‑specific hood color lining
• Faculty: May wear regalia corresponding to institution where they earned their terminal degree

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