Regent University

Regent University Commencement & Academic Regalia Overview

Regent University holds an annual commencement ceremony (for 2025, scheduled for Saturday, Ma 10) on its Virginia Beach campus. All graduates participating in the on‑campus Commencement or Commissioning services are required to wear official academic regalia provided through the approved vendor Oak Hall — no other cap, gown or tassel is permitted.

Regalia kits vary by degree level: bachelor’s, master’s, specialist’s and doctoral packages are available. For example, the undergraduate package includes the standard gown, mortarboard cap and tassel; graduate and doctoral packages include the appropriate gown, hood (where applicable), and tassel or tam.

Graduates receive their regalia via pick‑up at designated times on campus (or shipped to home) if ordered before the deadline. For 2025, ordering opened February 10, with shipping‑to‑home deadline April 13, or pick‑up at campus by March 30.

Regent’s commencement includes both a formal “Commissioning” ceremony by school/college (e.g. College of Arts & Sciences, School of Law, etc.) and a university‑wide Commencement. Commissioning ceremonies require full regalia (cap, gown, tassel, hood if relevant), and for master’s/doctoral graduates, they are hooded at these ceremonies.

Regarding honor cords, stoles, or special tassels: Regent University provides **free honor cords** to qualifying U.S. military members, veterans, reservists, or ROTC cadets — these cords are red, white and blue. For other honors (e.g. Latin honors), sources mention honor stoles tied to “Latin honors and additional tassel,” but the publicly available schedule for 2025 emphasizes that degree‑level, discipline‑specific regalia is standardized; any additional cords/stoles beyond those issued for military or honor status appear to come from societies or external affiliations.

In summary: Regent University enforces a structured academic‑regalia policy for commencement. Graduates must order and wear approved regalia (cap, gown, tassel/hood) via Oak Hall. Degree level (Bachelor, Master, Doctoral) determines the correct regalia set; discipline‑ or degree‑based hooding is managed at hood‑ceremony for graduate/doctoral candidates. Honor cords are officially issued only for qualifying military‑affiliated graduates; other cords/stoles are optional or external. This ensures uniformity and dignity during Commencement while allowing official recognition of military service or honors status.

• Mortarboard cap, academic gown, hood (for grad/doctoral), and tassel/tam — official attire for Regent University commencement participants.
• Degree‑specific regalia packages — bachelor, master, specialist, or doctoral — available, matching regalia regulations.
• Vendor‑authorized only — Regent requires Oak Hall regalia for on‑campus ceremonies.
• Neutral, uniform gown and cap/hood design — ensures conformity and formal presentation across all graduates.
• Compatible with official military honor cords (red/white/blue) and optional external honor cords or stoles when applicable.
• Ceremony‑ready and photo‑ready — perfect for commencement processional, degree conferral, graduation photos, and keepsake display.

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