Ohio State University at Newark

OSU holds regular commencement ceremonies (spring, summer, autumn) for undergraduates, master’s and doctoral students. Participation requires approved academic regalia: cap, gown, and for graduate‑level degrees a hood.

All graduates — including those from regional campuses such as OSU‑Newark — must wear the correct academic regalia to walk in commencement, and caps and gowns may be purchased from the OSU Bookstore or other authorized campus vendors.

For undergraduates and master’s students, the mortarboard cap and black gown are standard. The tassel’s color is “distinctive of the degree being received,” which varies by college or academic unit — e.g., different colleges have different tassel colors.

Graduate (master’s) gowns remain black, with the addition of an academic hood. Doctoral regalia are unique: certain doctoral gowns (PhD, DMA, etc.) use a scarlet robe with gray velvet panels and sleeve bars, or otherwise use black robes with velvet facings and bars whose color reflects the field of study.

Honors recognition: OSU offers an “honors emblem” — a scarlet & gray tasseled braid (honor cord) — for undergraduates graduating summa, magna, or cum laude (depending on meeting Latin‑honor criteria).

Hoods: For master’s and doctoral graduates, hoods are required. The hood lining bears the official university colors; the velvet edging color reflects the academic discipline/degree field.

OSU’s policy appears to cover all campuses uniformly — including regional campuses like Newark — meaning OSU‑Newark graduates abide by the same regalia standards as main‑campus graduates.

In short: OSU maintains a structured academic‑regalia system: required cap and gown (plus hood for graduate degrees), tassels whose color depends on degree/college, discipline‑colored hoods, and honor cords for Latin‑honor graduates. Regalia must be obtained via official channels to ensure compliance and uniformity.

Ohio State University Academic Regalia – Cap, Gown, Tassel & Hood (Graduation Essentials)

• Institution: Ohio State University (main campus + regional campuses including Newark)
• Included Essentials: Graduation gown, mortarboard cap, tassel — mandatory for undergraduates; hood included for master’s/doctoral degrees. ([OSU Commencement & Academic Costume Info])
• Discipline‑Specific Colors: Tassel and hood colors are determined by degree level and academic field — tassel color varies by college; hoods have velvet edging that reflects field of study for graduate degrees. ([OSU Regalia Guide])
• Honors Recognition: Honors cords (scarlet & gray) provided for Latin‑honor graduates, as applicable. ([OSU Honors Regalia Info])
• Use Cases: Suitable for students graduating from any OSU campus (including Newark), alumni attending commencement, or families ordering official graduation attire for photos or memorabilia.
• Compliance Notice: Regalia must be ordered through OSU‑approved channels (Bookstore or authorized vendors) to meet commencement requirements; regalia from other institutions may not be accepted. ([OSU Academic Costume Policy])

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 Newark, 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.