Penn State Berks Commencement — Cap, Gown & Regalia Guide

At Penn State Berks, all graduates participating in commencement must wear approved academic regalia purchased from the campus bookstore (or via authorized vendor). The undergraduate regalia is a blue gown with wide sleeves plus a blue mortarboard cap and tassel, worn on the right front edge until degrees are conferred.

Caps and gowns must be ordered in advance — no regalia will be provided on the day of the ceremony. Graduates are advised to check their regalia for accuracy and quality, and to steam the gown beforehand to remove wrinkles from packaging.

Penn State Berks permits official honor cords for recognized academic distinctions and veteran or military status. Undergraduates graduating with Latin honors receive cords: **white** for Cum Laude, **blue** for Magna Cum Laude, and **blue‑and‑white** for Summa Cum Laude. Military or veteran graduates (including active duty, Reserve/National Guard, or ROTC) may earn a **red‑white‑blue honor cord** for commencement.

The campus commencement policy prohibits any unapproved ornamentation. That includes pins, ribbons, sashes, non‑official stoles, or personal decoration — unless officially issued by the University via recognized honor societies or designated veteran/military recognition.

Regarding tassels, hoods, or discipline‑based color schemes: public documentation from Penn State Berks does not list any official color chart for tassels, hoods, stoles, or discipline‑specific regalia for bachelor’s, master’s or other degrees. Accordingly, there is no publicly verified standard for tassel or hood colors based on major or academic field at Berks.

In summary: Penn State Berks’ commencement requires a blue cap and gown regalia set for undergraduates, with a standard tassel on the cap, plus optional honor cords for Latin honors or veteran status. Official regalia must be purchased ahead, and no additional personal or decorative stoles/ornaments are allowed unless issued by the University. No verified public color‑scheme exists for tassels, hoods, or discipline‑based regalia at Berks.

• Undergraduate regalia: blue gown (wide sleeves) + blue mortarboard cap + tassel — required for commencement.
• Regalia must be purchased via Penn State Berks Bookstore or authorized vendor; no ceremony‑day issuance.
• Honor cords for graduating with honors: white (Cum Laude), blue (Magna), blue‑and‑white (Summa).
• Red‑white‑blue military honor cord for eligible veterans/active Reserve/ROTC graduates.
• No unapproved stoles, sashes, pins, medallions or decorative accessories allowed — only cords issued via official channels.
• No publicly published color chart for tassels, hoods, or discipline‑based regalia — tassel/hood colors by discipline are not officially documented.
• Graduates are responsible for gown upkeep — steam before ceremony, ensure proper fit and completeness.
• Failure to wear approved academic regalia may disqualify participation in the commencement procession or degree conferral.

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