According to the 2025 Commencement Program, Huston–Tillotson University follows a traditional academic-regalia model: bachelor’s gowns, master’s gowns, doctor’s gowns, hood, cap, and tassel.

The bachelor’s gown is simple with full sleeves, while the master’s gown has long, loose sleeves.

The doctor’s gown features velvet edging and three velvet stripes on the sleeves in line with Intercollegiate Code.

The gown color at HTU is “usually black,” according to their regalia description.

The cap is traditionally a black mortarboard.

Tassels are most often black; for doctorate holders, gold-thread tassels may be used.

Both options are allowed (“tassels in the colors of the college or university …” are mentioned).

HTU’s institutional colors — maroon and gold — are used in the lining of hoods, per their regalia code.

The velvet binding / trim on hoods (and doctoral gowns) indicates the field of study. From their Commencement Program:

Other disciplines are also listed with corresponding velvet colors in their Charter Day / academic dress guide.

Huston–Tillotson University Graduation Regalia – Cap, Gown & Academic Dress

Academic Regalia Overview

• Black Graduation Gown: Standard black gown used for bachelor’s, master’s (and doctoral) candidates, reflecting classic academic dress. ([HTU Charter Day Program])
• Mortarboard Cap & Tassel: Black mortarboard cap; tassel colors are discipline-based (see academic color chart). ([HTU Charter Day Program])
• Honor / Military Cords: HTU provides honor and military cords at regalia check-in, though there is no published stole-color chart. ([HTU Graduates’ FAQ])

Graduate / Faculty Regalia Details

• Hood Lining: Lined with HTU’s maroon & gold, representing school heritage. ([HTU Charter Day Program])
• Velvet Trim by Discipline:
  • Commerce / Business = Drab
  • Education = Light Blue
  • Arts & Humanities = White
  • Engineering = Orange
  ([HTU Charter Day Program])
• Faculty Gowns & Hoods: Faculty follow the same discipline-based velvet trim and university-lined hoods during commencement.

Ordering & Ceremony Guidelines

• Graduates should follow HTU’s “Commencement Instructions for Graduates” (regalia pick-up starts early in the semester). ([HTU Commencement Instructions])
• Honor cords (and military cords) are handed out during regalia pickup on commencement day. ([HTU Graduates’ FAQ])
• A formal dress code is required underneath the gown: recommended white shirt for men, dark pants/skirt, and black shoes. ([HTU Commencement Instructions])

Important Buyer / Graduate Note

Huston–Tillotson University’s academic regalia policy is publicly documented with black gowns, discipline-specific velvet trim, and institutional lining. However, there is **no published stole- or honor-cord color chart** in HTU’s public materials. If ordering custom cords or stoles, confirm colors with HTU Registrar or Student Services before purchase.

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