Providence College

Providence College Commencement & Academic Regalia

Providence College organizes annual graduation ceremonies for students who complete all academic requirements and submit a graduation application. All participating graduates are required to wear official academic regalia consisting of a black graduation gown and mortarboard cap. Graduates can order their regalia in advance through the approved vendor, Herff Jones.

Undergraduate students wear a black gown with a tassel initially positioned on the right side of the cap. Upon conferral of the degree during the ceremony, the tassel is moved to the left. Graduate and School of Continuing Education students wear a black gown, mortarboard cap, tassel, and an academic hood indicating their degree level.

Students who earn honors or are members of approved honor societies may wear honor cords over their gown. Optional commemorative stoles, such as the "Stole of Gratitude," are available through Herff Jones but are not mandated by the college. These accessories provide additional personalization while maintaining the official ceremony standards.

Faculty or staff participation in the ceremony may involve wearing academic-style gowns, caps, or sashes; however, no publicly published faculty regalia color chart is available. All regalia components must be ordered within the designated timeframe to ensure availability before Commencement.

Graduation gown color: black for all undergraduates
Mortarboard graduation cap with tassel
Graduate-level candidates include an academic hood
Honor cords permitted for approved honor society members
Optional commemorative stoles available via vendor
Faculty regalia optional; no official color scheme published

Providence College Graduation Regalia – Cap, Gown & Accessories

Bachelor Cap, Gown & Tassel Set

Classic black graduation gown (undergraduate style) — meets Providence College requirements
Black mortarboard graduation cap
Standard tassel — worn on right front side before degree conferral, moved to the left afterward
Essential cap & gown set required for Providence College Commencement participation

Graduate Cap, Gown, Hood & Tassel Set

Black master‑ or graduate‑style graduation gown
Mortarboard cap with tassel
Academic hood — included for graduate‑level participants
Full regalia set meets Providence College graduate‑level Commencement requirements

Honor Cords, Commemorative Stoles & Additional Accessories

Honor cords — for graduates recognized by approved national honor societies
Optional commemorative stoles (e.g. “Stole of Gratitude”) — vendor‑provided, for personal or family recognition
Custom tassels, stoles or accessories — optional extras for personalization or keepsake photographs

Complete Graduation Pack – Cap, Gown, Tassel, Hood & Optional Add‑Ons

Complete official regalia set for Providence College (cap + gown + tassel; plus hood for grads)
Optional honor cords and commemorative stoles for personalization or honors recognition
Suitable for undergraduates, graduate‑level, and continuing‑education candidates

Faculty & Staff Academic Regalia (Optional)

Traditional academic gown and hood for faculty or staff participating in Commencement
Appropriate cap or tam, with hood color/lining according to degree and tradition
Optional stoles or cords only if part of approved honor societies or ceremonial protocol

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