National American University

National American University (NAU) celebrates its graduates with an annual commencement ceremony that marks the culmination of academic achievement and the transition into alumni status. In 2025, the virtual commencement ceremony was held on June 13 at 6:00 p.m. CST, honoring graduates from associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs with a livestreamed event featuring keynote remarks and recognition of degree conferral. Graduates, family, and friends are encouraged to celebrate together by submitting photos and videos of graduates holding their diploma, in cap and gown, and turning their tassel for the Class of 2025 virtual graduate gallery.

Academic tradition at National American University emphasizes formal academic regalia for commencement, including the graduation gown, graduation cap (mortarboard or tam), and tassels — all key elements of a complete cap, gown and tassels set. NAU partners with regalia vendors (such as Jostens) to make graduation gowns, caps, tassels and accessories available for graduates to order ahead of the ceremony to ensure timely delivery for commencement. Graduates typically wear black academic gowns regardless of degree level, following standard academic regalia customs that place focus on the scholarly robe and headwear.

Details about specific tassel colors, honor cord colors, or stole colors tied to degree type (e.g., bachelor vs. master) or academic discipline are not publicly published on NAU’s official commencement pages, and there is no official NAU color chart online. In the absence of a published color guide, graduates generally wear institution-designated tassels and hoods as directed by the regalia vendor ordering site, and students interested in honor cords or stoles for academic honors or organizational recognition should inquire with NAU’s registrar or commencement office before ordering their regalia.

Though faculty regalia color charts and discipline-specific color codes are not shared on the NAU website, academic regalia tradition dictates that faculty participating in commencement wear gowns and hoods that reflect their highest earned degrees and academic fields. These faculty regalia sets typically feature distinct velvet trim and hood linings that signify their scholarly discipline and institutional affiliation, adding prestige to commencement ceremonies.

National American University Cap & Gown Academic Regalia Set

• Black graduation gown with matching cap
• Graduation tassel included — order through NAU regalia portal
• Optional honor cords & stoles available
• Academic regalia suitable for National American University commencement

Prepare for your National American University graduation with this complete academic regalia set. Ensure tassel, honor cord, and stole colors match NAU requirements before ordering.

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