Montana State University Billings

Montana State University Billings holds its annual commencement ceremony each spring at MetraPark to honor graduates across certificate, associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degree programs. The commencement event includes a formal academic procession featuring faculty, platform party, and degree candidates, followed by conferral of degrees, recognition of academic achievement, and celebratory recessional traditions.

MSU Billings academic regalia follows the American Council on Education’s Academic Costume Code. All graduates wear the traditional graduation cap (mortarboard) and graduation gown in classic black. Bachelor’s and associate candidates wear standard gowns, master’s gowns feature modified sleeves, and doctoral gowns include velvet trim with distinctive doctoral styling. Tassels reflect academic level and field and may include gold for doctoral candidates. The hood’s lining colors represent MSU Billings’ colors of blue and gold.

Montana State University Billings awards honor cords to graduates who excel academically. Summa cum laude graduates with a 4.0 GPA wear gold honor cords, magna cum laude (3.75– 3.99) wear gold and silver entwined cords, and cum laude (3.50–3.74) wear silver cords. Blue and white entwined honor cords are designated for high honors among associate and certificate recipients. Additional cultural stoles and organization honor cords may be worn by degree candidates in accordance with university policy and approved guidelines.

Faculty participating in commencement don full academic regalia including gowns, hoods, and mortarboards or tams. Faculty regalia features velvet trim and hood colors indicating the faculty member’s highest earned degree and academic discipline, celebrating scholarly achievement within the University’s academic tradition.

Whether selecting your graduation cap and gown set or honoring achievements with tassels, honor cords, or stoles, MSU Billings commencement regalia provides students with rich ceremonial tradition and visual distinction on graduation day.

Official Montana State University Billings Graduation Regalia Collection

Get ready for your Montana State University Billings commencement with our official academic regalia sets. Designed for bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree candidates, this selection includes graduation cap and gown sets, tassels, honor cords, and stoles in approved MSU Billings colors to represent academic achievement and ceremonial dignity.

Product Features

Graduation Gown & Cap Set: Classic black graduation gown with mortarboard cap — essential for MSU Billings commencement participation.
Bachelor Tassel & Honor Cord Colors: Blue and gold tassels for bachelor’s and associate candidates. Honor cords include gold, silver, and blue/white entwined cords for GPA‑based honors.
Master Tassel & Hood Set: Graduate tassels in gold, combined with academic hoods or stoles to complement your master’s regalia.
Cap and Tassel Combinations: Full graduation cap and tassel sets matched to MSU Billings academic standards for commencement ceremonies.
Faculty Academic Regalia: Faculty and doctoral gowns with formal academic trim and hood colors representing disciplines.
Discipline Regalia Color Options: Tassel and hood color accents for various academic fields available to personalize your ceremony appearance.

Ideal for graduation day, photographs, and treasured memories, our Montana State University Billings graduation regalia line ensures your achievement is celebrated with honor, tradition, and academic pride.

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