Ohio State University

Ohio State University hosts regular commencement ceremonies for undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students. The publicly available Commencement page outlines that participation requires approved academic regalia: cap, gown, and (for graduate‑level degrees) hood.

For undergraduates, the mortarboard cap and gown package is required. Undergraduate tassels begin on the right side and are switched to the left when the degree is conferred.

Master’s and doctoral graduates order custom regalia — including gown, hood, and appropriate headwear; doctoral gowns feature velvet facings and sleeve stripes, per formal academic‑dress tradition.

OSU maintains a policy to ensure regalia uniformity: the cap/gown/hood sets must be ordered through the official ordering system (or purchased from the University store). Regalia from different institutions (or previous graduations) is not permitted.

The university also runs a “Cap and Gown Loan Program” to help students who might otherwise be unable to afford the attire — recognizing that graduation robes are essential for participation.

Importantly: while OSU strictly defines regalia components and ordering procedure, there is no publicly available, up-to-date public “color‑chart” that maps tassel, hood trim, or honor‑cord/stole colors to academic disciplines or honors status. The publicly accessible Commencement materials describe gown styles by degree level and some general hood/tassel rules (e.g., hood for graduate degrees; tassel side switching for undergraduates) but do not specify discipline-based color mappings or honor‑cord/stole color schemes.

Thus, while OSU enforces a structured academic‑regalia system — cap, gown, hood, tassel — and maintains strict procurement standards, the detailed color coding for tassels, hoods, cords, or stoles is not published. Any claim about exact color‑schemes for academic disciplines or honors would therefore be speculative.

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

• Institution: Ohio State University (OSU)
• Included Essentials: Graduation gown, mortarboard cap, tassel — mandatory for undergraduates; hood included for master’s/doctoral degrees.
• Ordering Policy: Regalia must be ordered via OSU’s official ordering portal or University store; pre‑ordering ensures uniform regalia and adherence to university standards.
• Accessibility: OSU’s Cap & Gown Loan Program supports students who may face financial constraints — providing loaned regalia free of charge to eligible students.
• Use Cases: Ideal for current students (undergraduate, master’s, doctoral), alumni, or families seeking official graduation attire for ceremonies, photo‑ops, or alumni memorabilia.
• Color Scheme Notice: Ohio State does not provide a public discipline‑based color‑chart for tassels, hoods, or honor cords/stoles — any custom accessory color selection should be verified with the university before purchase.

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