Millersville University of Pennsylvania celebrates graduation with formal commencement ceremonies steeped in academic tradition and ceremony. Each commencement includes an academic procession featuring faculty, platform party, and graduates, symbolizing scholarly achievement and continuity within higher education. Academic regalia — including graduation gown, graduation cap (mortarboard or tam), tassels, hoods, honor cords, and stoles — is worn by participants to recognize degree completion and academic honors.

Academic regalia at Millersville University follows established traditions. Graduates wear black graduation gowns, with bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral gowns differentiated by cut and hood presence. Bachelor’s regalia includes gown, cap, and tassel; master’s includes gown, cap, hood, and tassel; and doctoral regalia features a velvet tam, academic hood, and a gold tassel, highlighting the highest degree level. Tassels for bachelor’s and master’s candidates are typically black, while doctoral tassels are gold.

Millersville University also honors student excellence through honor cords and stoles as part of academic regalia. Honor cord colors represent distinctions such as cum laude (white), magna cum laude (silver), summa cum laude (gold), University Honors College (purple), and Departmental Honors (red). Approved stoles are available for student organizations, identity recognition, and leadership roles, including veterans, student government, and cultural graduation stoles.

Graduates must order and wear proper academic regalia during the ceremony, available through the University Store, ensuring a uniform and dignified appearance for commencement photos and recognition. Faculty are also encouraged to robe in scholarly dress for the procession.

Millersville University of Pennsylvania Graduation Cap & Gown Academic Regalia

Honor your academic achievement with official Millersville University of Pennsylvania academic regalia. Each set includes a black graduation gown, matching graduation cap, tassel, and optional honor cords or stoles.

• Classic Graduation Gown: Black gown suitable for bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral ceremonies.
• Cap & Tassel Sets: Black tassels for undergraduate and graduate degrees; gold tassels for doctoral regalia.
• Honor Cords: Multiple colors to represent academic excellence and honors.
• Stoles: University-approved stoles for recognition and identity celebrations.
• Faculty & Discipline Regalia: Faculty hoods and regalia reflect earned degree and academic discipline colors.
• Ceremony Ready: Designed to meet Millersville University commencement requirements.

Order your Millersville University graduation gown, cap, and tassel set today for a polished and traditional commencement look.

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