Minot State University Commencement & Academic Regalia Summary
Minot State University conducts formal commencement ceremonies each spring (and select hooding events) where graduates, faculty, and family gather for the academic procession and degree conferral. Graduates must apply, register for participation, and order academic regalia — cap, gown, tassel, and any hoods — by the published deadlines through the university’s vendor link. Tassel traditions are observed: bachelor’s tassels begin on the right and move left at conferral; associate and master’s placement follow program rules, and doctoral tassels/robes follow terminal-degree conventions.

Minot State’s regalia guidance specifies required graduate attire for hooding and commencement: master’s candidates wear a cap, master’s gown, tassel, and hood; undergraduates wear mortarboard caps and gowns as directed. Honor cords, veteran cords, Phi Theta Kappa stoles, and organization stoles are permitted when pre-approved; many honor items are distributed at regalia pickup and noted in the official commencement program. For exact hood trim and discipline colors consult the university hooding instructions and the printed commencement program.

Minot State University Academic Regalia — Cap, Gown & Tassels

Get ready for Minot State University commencement with complete academic regalia sets including cap, gown, tassel, honor cords, and optional stoles for a memorable graduation day.

• Graduation Gown – Black gown required for undergraduate and graduate ceremonies.
• Graduation Cap – Mortarboard cap included with tassel; traditional right to left shift at degree conferral.
• Tassel Sets – Undergrad tassels move at conferral; master’s tassels remain left; approved discipline color options available.
• Bachelor Honors – Honor stoles and cords denote cum laude, magna cum laude, or summa cum laude recognition.
• Master Honors – Discipline hood colors and optional honor accessories for graduate candidates.
• Faculty Academic Regalia – Faculty wear traditional black gowns with academic hoods trimmed according to highest degree earned.
• Discipline & Organization Colors – Student group stoles/cords provide distinctive color accents for student achievement.

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