Mary Baldwin University

Mary Baldwin University’s official commencement ceremony celebrates academic achievement with traditional academic regalia including graduation cap, graduation gown, academic tassels, honor cords, and optional stoles. The ceremony is held each spring for the graduating class on the Staunton campus. Students, faculty, and university leaders gather in academic dress to honor degree completion. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Academic Regalia Overview

The standard graduation cap and gown for bachelor’s and master’s candidates is black, with a mortarboard cap and matching tassel. Master’s and bachelor’s candidates also wear academic hoods that reflect university colors (yellow and white) and the discipline of study. Doctoral candidates wear a velvet tam and tassel instead of a mortarboard, with gowns featuring velvet panels and sleeve bars indicating the doctoral level. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Tassel & Hood Colors

Tassel and hood trim colors follow academic tradition and represent fields of study. For example, nursing hoods have an apricot facing, education is light blue, business is drab, and health sciences and other disciplines each carry distinct velvet colors on hoods and tassels aligned with degree programs. Doctoral tassels may also reflect the area of advanced study. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Honor Cords and Stoles

Mary Baldwin University supports a rich range of honor cords awarded to members of academic honor societies. These cords come in specific colors tied to national society affiliations (e.g., teal for Alpha Kappa Delta, blue & gold for Alpha Phi Sigma, maroon/gold/white for Alpha Lambda Delta) and may be worn with the gown when authorized. Additionally, culturally meaningful stoles, including Ajani African Kente cloth in class colors, are available through the Office of Inclusive Excellence and may be worn under the hood. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Participation & Ceremony Notes

All graduates must check in, wear appropriate regalia, and follow commencement instructions. Undergraduates place tassels on the right and move them during the ceremony. Only officially approved cords, pins, and stoles may be worn. Decorative cap embellishments are permitted under limited guidelines. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Mary Baldwin University Academic Regalia Collection

Official graduation gown and academic regalia for Mary Baldwin University ceremony events. Includes detailed colors for caps, gowns, tassels, honor cords, and stoles. Best for graduates, families, and academic departments. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

Graduation Gown & Cap: Black traditional mortarboard cap and black graduation gown for Bachelor’s & Master’s ceremonies. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
Bachelor’s Tassel & Hood: Tassel colors vary by major; hoods lined in MBU colors white and yellow with added discipline panels such as apricot for Nursing. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
Master’s Tassel & Hood: Master’s cap and gown with hood trimmed in light blue (Education), golden yellow (Applied Sciences), fawn (Fine Arts), drab (Business), green (Medicine), and salmon (Public Health). :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
Doctoral Regalia: Velvet tam with colored tassel and velvet trim on gowns indicating advanced discipline fields. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
Honor Cords: Distinctive cords awarded for academic honors like Cum Laude, Magna, and Summa as well as society recognition. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
Stoles & Special Recognition: Ajani African Kente cloth stoles in class colors and additional departmental honors available. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
Faculty Regalia: Faculty academic regalia includes professor gowns with velvet panels and colored sleeve bars matching earned doctoral disciplines. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}

Perfect for graduates who value tradition, academic pride, and ceremonial excellence.

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