King University requires all graduates participating in commencement to wear the official academic dress adopted by the university. For bachelor’s degree earners, the regalia includes a traditional black graduation gown, a 3‑ft hood whose trim denotes the degree/discipline and an interior lining in King University’s institutional colours (blue and scarlet), plus a plain black mortarboard graduation cap with a black tassel. The tassel should start on the right and be moved to the left after degrees are conferred.

For master’s degree graduates, the gown has oblong (square-cut) sleeves; a 3.5‑ft hood with degree/discipline trimming and King University lining; and a black mortarboard cap with black tassel. For doctoral graduates, the regalia is more elaborate: a gown with bell sleeves and black velvet bands, a 4‑ft hood with appropriate trim & lining, and a plain cap — with a gold tassel to distinguish the doctoral degree.

King University allows graduates to wear up to three academic accoutrements (cords, stoles, sashes, medallions) — for academic honours (e.g. gold honor cords for “Summa Cum Laude”), honour societies, international or military affiliation, or other approved organizations. Students may also wear stoles indicating international affiliation (flag colours) or red/white/blue military cords.

However, the primary indicator of academic discipline or field of study at King University is the trim on the academic hood rather than tassel‑color or cords. Additional adornments tied to academic discipline are considered superfluous and typically not permitted.

Graduates must order their cap and gown through the designated vendor (Herff‑Jones) by the published deadline (for 2026, the deadline was March 6).

In short: King University’s commencement academic regalia uses a classical format — black gowns and mortarboard caps, discipline/degree indicated via hood trim (or, for undergraduates, hood lining though bachelor’s hoods are worn), with optional cords or stoles for honours or affiliation, and gold tassels reserved for doctoral graduates.

King University – Commencement & Academic Regalia

King University requires all graduates participating in commencement to wear official academic regalia — a graduation gown and mortarboard graduation cap (with hood where applicable) — to signify degree completion and academic discipline. ([king.edu])

Regalia by Degree Level

• Bachelor’s Degree: Black gown, 3‑ft hood with discipline‑specific trim and university‑color lining (blue & scarlet), mortarboard cap, black tassel (tassel shifted after conferral).
• Master’s Degree: Black master’s gown (oblong sleeves), 3.5‑ft hood trimmed for discipline + institutional lining, black cap, black tassel.
• Doctoral Degree: Black doctoral gown with velvet sleeve bands, 4‑ft hood trimmed for discipline + institutional lining, cap with gold tassel, hood placed during ceremony.

Honor Cords, Stoles & Academic Adornments

Graduates may wear up to three approved adornments: gold honor cords for “Summa Cum Laude,” stoles for international or military affiliation, and sashes or medallions for recognized honor societies or honors‑program distinction. ([king.edu])

Discipline Representation & Regalia Color Policy

At King University, academic discipline is communicated via the hood’s trim and lining. The hood’s velvet edging represents the graduate’s field of study; the interior lining reflects the university’s colors. Discipline‑specific tassels or stoles are not permitted. ([king.edu])

Ordering & Ceremony Logistics

• Graduates must order their cap, gown, and hood via the approved vendor (Herff‑Jones) by the announced deadline (e.g. March 6 for 2026). ([king.edu])
• Business‑appropriate attire and closed‑toe shoes required under the gown; hats or cap decorations that draw undue attention are prohibited. ([king.edu])
• Approved cords or stoles (honors, international, military) must conform to size and content guidelines. ([king.edu])

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