Oklahoma State University

OSU requires that all participants in graduation wear “approved” academic regalia: cap, gown, and in many cases hood and tassel.

Caps and gowns for undergraduates and graduates can be purchased (or rented) via the Student Union Bookstore or through the official online store.

Doctoral‑level regalia is specially ordered or rented under defined deadlines.

OSU follows standard academic‑regalia conventions for distinguishing degree levels: bachelor’s gowns have pointed sleeves; master’s gowns have closed oblong sleeves; doctoral gowns have bell‑shaped sleeves with velvet facings.

Hoods are mandatory for advanced‑degree recipients; the hood’s lining reflects OSU’s institutional colors (orange and black chevron), while the velvet trim/hood facing color indicates the holder’s field of study (discipline) or degree type.

For undergraduates, the standard tassel color is orange — and tassels are not tied to discipline for non‑honors grads.

For undergraduates who earn the OSU Honors College degree, OSU allows the wearing of a baccalaureate hood as “Honors Regalia.”

In addition, OSU supports other honor cords/medallions: e.g. for veterans (veteran cords), for students with service‑learning volunteer hours (service cords), and for fraternity/sorority leadership recognition (e.g. cords for members of Order of Omega).

In sum: OSU enforces a structured academic‑regalia system. Standard graduates wear black gown, mortarboard cap, and orange tassel (or gold tassel for doctoral). Advanced‑degree and honors‑college graduates wear hoods lined with OSU colors and trimmed according to discipline. Eligible students may add cords, hoods, or medallions for honors, service, or veteran status. Regalia is procured via official channels to ensure conformity.

Oklahoma State University Academic Regalia – Cap, Gown, Hood & Tassel

• Institution: Oklahoma State University (OSU)
• Included Regalia: Graduation gown, mortarboard cap, tassel — mandatory for all degree candidates.
• Degree‑Based Regalia Levels: Bachelor’s: standard gown with pointed sleeves. Master’s: gown with closed sleeves + hood. Doctoral: bell‑sleeved velvet‑trimmed gown + hood.
• Hood Details: Hood lined with OSU institutional colors (orange & black chevron). Hood facing/velvet trim denotes degree type or discipline (e.g., Master of Science – gold; Doctor of Philosophy – dark blue).
• Tassel & Medallion: Standard orange tassel; doctoral tassels may be gold. Medallions distributed with official regalia purchase via University Store.
• Honor & Recognition Options: Honors College hoods, cords/medallions for veterans, service‑learning, fraternities/sororities, etc., per OSU Honors Regalia policy.
• Sizing & Availability: Gowns sized by height, with fuller‑cut options; purchase/rental via Student Union Bookstore or official OSU online store. Doctoral regalia requires special order or rental under OSU’s published deadlines.
• Usage: Appropriate for commencement ceremonies, diploma‑presentation photos, alumni events, or professional academic dress.

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