Rush University

Rush University Commencement & Academic Regalia Overview

Rush University requires all participating graduates to order and wear formal academic regalia for commencement — including a gown, cap/tam, tassel, and (when applicable) hood or stole. Regalia is rented at no cost and must be returned after the ceremony.

Undergraduate (bachelor’s) candidates receive a mortarboard-style cap, gown, tassel, and a stole; eligible honors graduates (cum laude / magna / summa) are awarded honor cords — bronze, silver or gold depending on GPA range. Graduate students (master’s or doctoral) are hooded during commencement; their regalia packet includes gown, cap/tam, and tassel, and a hood is provided as part of the hooding ceremony.

Rush University’s publicly available commencement regalia policy does not specify a publicly published “color chart” mapping tassel, stole or hood‑trim colors to academic disciplines. Instead, the standard regalia package is uniform for all programs, with optional additional cords or stoles provided by individual colleges or programs when applicable.

Students must submit the “Intent to Graduate” form by the specified deadline and indicate regalia sizing. Regalia distribution occurs in designated pick‑up events before commencement, and any rented gowns/hoods must be returned immediately after the ceremony. Caps, tassels, stoles, and honor cords may be retained by students as keepsakes.

In summary: Rush University’s commencement ceremonies rely on a traditional academic‑regalia framework: graduation gown, cap or tam, tassel, hood/stole as needed. Honor cords recognize academic honors; stole or hood distinctions may vary by program, but no universal color scheme is publicly documented. The regulated cap, gown and tassel sets provide a uniform, professional appearance for all graduates, with scope for optional adornments or program‑specific accessories.

• Mortarboard cap or tam, graduation gown and tassel — essential academic regalia for Rush University commencement.
• Bachelor’s set: includes stole; illustrates degree completion at undergraduate level.
• Honor cord options (bronze / silver / gold) for cum laude / magna cum laude / summa cum laude graduates.
• Graduate/Doctoral set: gown, hood, cap/tam, and tassel — aligned with traditional academic‑dress standards for advanced degrees.
• Custom‑order option available for those who wish to keep regalia permanently. Rental gowns and hoods must be returned after ceremony; retain cap, tassel, stole/cords as keepsakes.
• Classic, professional academic‑regalia style — ideal for commencement ceremonies, graduation photos, and memorabilia.

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