PennWest Clarion runs its commencement ceremonies for associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree candidates under a unified regalia policy.

All participating graduates must wear university‑approved academic regalia. For undergraduates (associate and bachelor’s), this includes a standard gown, mortarboard cap, and tassel. Master’s and doctoral candidates additionally wear a hood (“hooding”) as part of their academic attire.

For bachelor’s and associate‑degree graduates, the tassel is worn on the right side of the cap before the degree is conferred. Master’s (and higher‑degree) candidates wear their tassel on the left throughout the ceremony, per the regalia guidelines. The gown and hood (if applicable) must be clean and pressed, and the cap worn flat and level on the head.

Decoration of mortarboard caps is allowed only under strict conditions: messages must be modest, non‑offensive, and any embellishments must respect the university’s guidelines. Official adornments — cords, stoles, medallions, or pins — are only permitted if issued by the university or recognized student organizations.

PennWest’s publicly available commencement documentation does not publish a universal color‑chart for tassels, stoles, or hoods based on discipline or degree level. As a result, the standard expectation for all graduates is the approved gown, cap, tassel, and— for graduate‑level degrees — a hood, with optional official adornments for honors, membership, or distinction.

This structured protocol ensures a uniform, dignified academic appearance at commencement ceremonies while allowing for recognized academic honors or organizational identifiers via approved cords, stoles, or medallions.

PennWest Clarion Graduation & Academic Regalia Overview

Official commencement attire standards at PennWest Clarion — covering graduation gown, graduation cap, tassel, optional hood, and regulated honor cords/stoles for eligible students.

???? PennWest Clarion Commencement & Regalia Policy

• Cap & Gown Required: All graduates must wear the approved academic gown and mortarboard cap with tassel. Undergraduate (associate/bachelor’s) don standard regalia; master’s and doctoral candidates also wear a hood for “hooding.”
• Tassel Placement: Undergraduate tassels hang on the right before degree conferral; master’s/doctorate tassels remain on the left throughout.
• Hooding for Graduate Degrees: Master’s and doctoral gowns include an academic hood, to be worn according to commencement hooding protocol.
• Cap Decoration Policy: Mortarboard decorations are allowed only if modest and respectful — no offensive language or images permitted.
• Honor Cords/Stoles & Adornments: Only cords, stoles, medallions or pins officially issued by the university or recognized student organizations are allowed. No unapproved adornments.

Implications for Graduates & Regalia Vendors

For vendors supplying regalia sets to PennWest Clarion graduates: offer a standard gown, mortarboard cap, and tassel for undergraduates; add a hood for master’s and doctoral recipients. Optionally include recognized honor cords, stoles, or medallions — but only when officially issued.

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