Institute of World Politics

The Institute for World Politics (IWP), a graduate and doctoral‑level institution, organizes a formal commencement ceremony for its graduates each spring. Their public “Graduation” page notes that IWP supplies or rents academic regalia for participating students: master’s candidates receive rental gowns, while doctoral candidates may either purchase their own regalia or rent through IWP.

According to IWP’s official “Doctoral Regalia Ordering” guide, the regalia for doctoral students includes the full academic ensemble — implying a gown, hood, cap/tam, and tassel — though IWP does not publish a public color‑by‑discipline chart in the guide. This suggests that the standard academic‑dress convention applies: a classic black graduation gown, perhaps with appropriate trim for doctoral status, a cap or tam, and a tassel. Such regalia aligns with the typical U.S. academic‑regalia code, where doctoral gowns often feature velvet accents and a velvet tam rather than a mortarboard cap.

Because IWP’s publicly available documents do not define tassel colors by program, honor‑cord colors, or stole conventions, it is impossible to state with confidence what colors are official for different disciplines, honors, or affiliations at IWP. There is no published policy or handbook that provides a color‑coded tassel or hood/cord scheme for master’s or doctoral degrees. The publicly available regalia ordering PDF focuses on ordering logistics, not on color‑chart specification.

In summary: IWP’s commencement attire is governed by traditional academic‑dress norms — graduates wear a black gown, appropriate cap or tam, and a tassel; master’s gowns are rented, doctoral gowns may be rented or purchased. Because IWP does not publicly disclose discipline‑based color codes, students and vendors must rely on general academic‑regalia conventions or contact IWP for any specific color guidance (e.g., tassel, hood, cords).

IWP Academic Regalia – Cap, Gown & Tassel Set

Order your official Institute of World Politics commencement regalia — black graduation gown, cap or tam, and tassel — suitable for master’s and doctoral ceremonies at IWP.

• Black Graduation Gown: Formal gown appropriate for IWP commencement ceremonies.
• Cap or Tam: Traditional academic headwear included; tam often used for doctoral regalia.
• Tassel Included: Standard tassel comes with the set — IWP does not publish a discipline‑based tassel or hood‑color chart.
• Doctoral Regalia Option (Gown + Hood + Tam + Tassel): Available for doctoral graduates — per IWP’s Doctoral Regalia Ordering guide.
• Honor Cords & Stoles: No official color‑scheme publicly documented — consult IWP Registrar or Commencement Office for approved accessory options.
• Important: Verify your degree type (master’s or doctoral) and regalia requirements before ordering to ensure compliance with IWP’s commencement dress code.

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