Messiah University

Messiah University’s commencement ceremonies are signature academic celebrations held each spring for undergraduate, graduate, and professional studies students. These formal commencement events honor degree recipients, families, and faculty with a structured academic procession and degree conferral that reflect longstanding academic tradition and community pride. Participation requires approved academic regalia including the correct graduation gown, graduation cap, tassels, and optional honor adornments. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

All undergraduate graduates are required to order and wear official regalia from Messiah’s designated vendor, Jostens, to participate in the commencement ceremony. The standard undergraduate graduation gown and graduation cap maintain a classic academic look, with tassel colors designated by degree type: white tassel for Bachelor of Arts degrees and gold tassel for Bachelor of Science and other undergraduate degrees. Dual degree candidates may purchase additional tassels to represent multiple qualifications. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Graduate students also order their official cap, gown, tassel, and hood through Jostens. Graduate academic gowns are paired with discipline‑specific hoods that visually represent the graduate’s field of study. Master’s candidates wear a black gown with the hood trim reflecting academic colors tied to the specific program. Doctoral students follow similar academic regalia traditions with appropriately styled gowns and hoods. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Messiah University’s commencement recognizes academic excellence and leadership with honor cords and stoles worn with the cap and gown. Undergraduate Latin honors (cum laude, magna cum laude, summa cum laude) appear on commencement programs, and select departmental honors are indicated by award cords such as the blue and white departmental honor cord. Stoles may be worn to represent academic or leadership achievements, though official policies dictate which adornments are permitted. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Faculty participating in commencement wear traditional academic regalia that reflects their highest earned degrees. Faculty regalia typically includes doctoral or master’s gowns, hoods with discipline colors, and mortarboards or tams, reinforcing academic tradition and the ceremonial gravity of commencement. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Messiah University commencement and regalia standards ensure a cohesive and dignified ceremony, making correct cap, gown, tassels, stoles, and cords essential for graduates and faculty alike. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

Messiah University Graduation Regalia Guide – Cap, Gown & Academic Colors

Messiah University’s commencement ceremonies follow established academic traditions that require official academic regalia including the correct graduation gown, graduation cap, tassels, hoods, honor cords, and optional stoles to reflect student achievement and degree milestones. Students must purchase approved regalia through the Campus Store/Jostens vendor to participate in the undergraduate or graduate commencement events. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Messiah University Bachelor Cap & Gown – Tassel, Honor Cord & Stoles

Graduation Gown Color: Standard black bachelor’s gown for commencement
Graduation Cap: Black mortarboard cap
Tassel Colors: White tassel for Bachelor of Arts; gold tassel for Bachelor of Science and all other undergraduate degrees :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Honor Cords: Department honors cords in blue and white signify academic distinctions; Latin honors recognized in the ceremony program :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Stoles: Optional stoles may be worn consistent with approved campus tradition

Messiah University Master Cap & Gown – Tassel, Honor Cord & Stoles

Graduation Gown Color: Black master’s gown
Graduation Cap: Black mortarboard cap or approved style
Tassel Color: Typically black or tradition-based choice for graduate candidates
Hood Colors: Degree-specific hood trim reflects academic discipline (e.g., light blue education, drab business, science gold, apricot nursing) :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
Honor Cords & Stoles: Graduate honor cords and stoles follow university recognition policies

General Cap & Gown Tassel, Honor Cord & Stoles

All Messiah University graduates must order approved regalia sets (cap, gown, and tassel) to march in commencement :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Tassel colors are degree-type specific and must match the student’s credential path
Stoles may highlight leadership, honors societies, or cultural achievements when permitted

Messiah University Faculty Regalia Color

Faculty Gown: Faculty wear traditional academic regalia reflecting highest earned degree
Hood Colors: Faculty hood velvet and lining indicate degree discipline and granting institution
Caps: Faculty mortarboards or tams align with academic dress codes

All Other Discipline Regalia Color

Arts & Humanities: White hood trim
Business: Drab tan velvet
Education: Light blue trim
Music: Pink hood colors for relevant degrees :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
Sciences: Science gold accents

Messiah University’s commencement and regalia standards ensure every graduate’s cap, gown, and tassels represent their academic achievements with dignity and tradition on commencement day.

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