Ohio State University at Mansfield

The Ohio State University at Marion (OSU‑Marion), as a regional campus of The Ohio State University (OSU), adheres to the system‑wide commencement and academic regalia policies defined by OSU.

For commencement participation, OSU‑Marion graduates (undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral) must wear the approved academic regalia set: a graduation cap (mortarboard or tam), gown, and tassel; and for advanced degrees, the regalia includes an academic hood.

Undergraduates and master’s candidates use a standard black gown and mortarboard cap. Tassel color is “distinctive of the degree being received,” which varies by college or academic unit rather than being a universal color — ensuring tassels reflect the specific degree or major. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4} For master’s students, a hood is worn over the black gown. Doctoral graduates may have more formal regalia: doctoral gowns, velvet facings or panels, and field‑specific hood trim.

For honors graduates (e.g. Latin‑honor recipients), OSU provides an official “honors emblem” — a scarlet & gray tasseled braid (honor cord) — to be worn over the gown. Additional cords, stoles, or hoods beyond standard regalia are permitted only if officially approved by the relevant academic unit; unapproved personal decorations may be disallowed.

All regalia — cap, gown, tassel, hood, and any cords — must be purchased or rented through official OSU channels (e.g. OSU Bookstore or authorized regalia vendors) by the deadlines set for each commencement. Regalia from other institutions or unofficial sellers may not meet the university’s standards or be accepted at the ceremony.

Because OSU‑Marion is fully included in OSU’s system‑wide regalia policy, graduates from Marion follow the same rules: black gown and cap for undergraduates and master’s; tassel and hood colors assigned per degree/discipline; doctoral robes with velvet facings; honors cords for qualifying students; and all regalia acquired via official university channels. This ensures uniformity and tradition across all OSU campuses.

Ohio State University Academic Regalia – Cap, Gown, Tassel & Hood (OSU‑Marion Ready)

• Institution: The Ohio State University (including regional campus OSU‑Marion)
• Included Essentials: Graduation gown, mortarboard cap, and tassel — required for undergraduates; hood included for master’s and doctoral degrees per OSU policy.
• Degree & Discipline‑Based Color Coding: Tassel and hood colors vary based on degree type and academic discipline — tassel colors are degree‑specific, hood velvet edging reflects the field of study.
• Honors Recognition: Graduates earning Latin honors receive an official scarlet & gray honor cord/emblem to wear with their regalia.
• Who It’s For: Students graduating from any OSU campus (including Marion), master’s and doctoral candidates, alumni, or families ordering official graduation attire for ceremonies, photography, or memorabilia.
• Ordering & Compliance Notice: Regalia must be ordered/rented through authorized OSU channels (Bookstore or approved vendors) to meet commencement requirements; unofficial attire may be disallowed.

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