James Madison University requires graduates to wear full academic regalia at graduation. According to its regalia page, the standard regalia package includes a cap, gown, hood, and tassel — ordered via the JMU Bookstore. The tassel and hood colors correspond to each student’s degree field (“degree color”), so the look varies by major.

For undergraduate (bachelor’s) candidates, the gown sleeve style is the standard pointed sleeve, and the mortarboard cap has a tassel on the right until their degree is conferred, at which point students move the tassel to the left. Master’s gowns use longer sleeves, and some master’s tassels may be white, depending on the discipline. Doctoral candidates wear a gown with bell-shaped sleeves and full-length velvet panels, plus three velvet bars on each sleeve; their hood and velvet color reflect the academic field, and their cap is velvet with a gold tassel.

Latin honor (cum laude, magna cum laude, summa cum laude) graduates at JMU wear gold honor cords, per the regalia ordering policy. Graduates also have an optional “Stole of Gratitude” to purchase, which allows them to thank people who supported their education.

JMU’s academic hood lining reflects the school’s colors: the lining is purple and gold for JMU. The velvet binding on the hood indicates the field of study (“degree color”), using standard academic-discipline colors: for example, gold for Science, silver for Individual Studies, dark brown for Fine Arts, apricot for Nursing, peacock blue for Public Administration, and light blue for Education.

Faculty regalia follows traditional academic costume conventions. According to the regalia PDF, faculty and doctoral graduates wear gowns and hoods that reflect their terminal degree and the institution from which it was awarded.

Overall, JMU’s commencement attire centers on a black (or dark) graduation gown, discipline-specific tassels and hoods, gold honor cords for Latin honors, and an optional gratitude stole — combining classic academic regalia tradition with JMU’s school identity.

JMU Cap & Gown Set – James Madison University Academic Regalia

Your official academic regalia kit for James Madison University commencement — includes cap, gown, tassel, hood, and options for cords or stoles.

Product Highlights

• Bachelor’s Set: Black gown + mortarboard + tassel in your major’s field color.
• Master’s Set: Long-sleeved black master’s gown, matching cap, hood, and possibly a white tassel (depending on program).
• Doctoral Set: Deluxe velvet-panel gown + velvet cap + hood + gold tassel.
• Honor Accessories: Gold cord for Latin honor graduates; optional stoles, pins or society cords allowed.
• Academic Hoods: Lined in JMU’s purple & gold; velvet edge in your degree color (Science = gold, Nursing = apricot, etc.).
• Faculty Regalia: Gowns and hoods tailored to reflect faculty’s terminal degree and awarding institution.

Why Choose This Regalia?

This JMU graduation gown and cap set is faithfully aligned with James Madison University’s publicly documented regalia policies. The design features correct tassel colors, discipline-specific hoods, and optional honor cords — giving you a polished, meaningful look for your big day.

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