Purchase College

Purchase College Commencement & Academic Regalia

Purchase College (SUNY Purchase) hosts annual Commencement ceremonies to honor graduates from all programs. Graduates are required to order official academic regalia, which includes a black graduation gown and mortarboard graduation cap, shipped directly from the approved vendor. Souvenir or non-official gowns are not permitted for participation.

While standard black gowns and caps are provided, tassels, stoles, and honor cords are optional and can be purchased separately by graduates. The College does not publicly provide a discipline-specific color chart for tassels, stoles, or hoods. Graduates can select additional adornments to reflect honors or personal achievements.

Faculty and staff participating in Commencement ceremonies wear academic regalia that reflects their highest earned degree. Regalia rental for faculty, including gown, hood, and cap, is available through the approved vendor to maintain formal uniformity during the ceremony.

Black graduation gown and mortarboard cap for all graduates
Optional tassels, stoles, and honor cords available for separate purchase
Faculty regalia available for rental, reflecting highest earned degree
Official regalia required for participation in Purchase College Commencement
Graduation package may include diploma cover and guest tickets

Purchase College Graduation Regalia – Cap, Gown & Accessories

Bachelor Cap, Gown & Tassel Set

Classic black graduation gown (undergraduate style)
Black mortarboard graduation cap
Cap and gown shipped directly to graduate by official vendor (as per Purchase College Commencement package)
Required for participation in Purchase College Commencement Ceremony

Optional Tassel, Stole & Honor Cord Add‑Ons

Honor cords or stoles available for separate purchase — for graduation honors or personal display
Graduation tassels, custom stoles, and cords sold as optional accessories (not automatically provided)
Perfect for adding personalized flair or commemoration to your Purchase College graduation attire

Faculty & Staff Academic Regalia (Rental)

Academic gown, cap/hood, tassels — available for rental through approved vendor for Commencement participation
Appropriate regalia reflecting highest earned degree, consistent with Purchase College Faculty Handbook

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