Saint Anselm College

Saint Anselm College — Commencement & Academic Regalia Summary

Saint Anselm College (SAC) holds commencement annually on its campus quadrangle (or indoors at Alumni Hall / alternate location in poor weather) to confer bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

Cap, Gown & Tassel / Hood Policy

All participating graduates wear formal academic regalia including gown, hood (for graduate degree recipients), and mortarboard cap. Undergraduate graduates wear a gown with short pointed sleeves and a three‑foot hood lined with the college’s official colors (navy and white).

Undergraduate Regalia

Bachelor’s candidates wear a black gown (or standard undergraduate robe) and cap. The hood’s lining is in the college colors (navy and white), symbolizing affiliation with Saint Anselm College.

Graduate / Master’s Regalia & Hooding Ceremony

For master’s‑degree recipients, a hooding ceremony precedes the main Commencement. Upon hooding, graduates wear the academic hood during the Commencement ceremony, signifying their advanced degree status.

Honor Cords, Stoles & Additional Adornments

Saint Anselm College’s official policy prohibits honor cords or sashes during the ceremony; only standard regalia is allowed. Faculty regalia (for professors participating in procession) reflect each faculty member’s alma mater rather than a uniform college‑wide color.

Summary: At Saint Anselm College, commencement regalia consists of a standard gown and cap for undergraduates, with a navy‑ and white‑lined hood for degree affiliation; master’s graduates undergo a hooding ceremony before Commencement and wear hoods accordingly. Honor cords or stoles are not permitted, preserving a uniform, traditional academic dress code. Faculty regalia vary based on individual alma maters. This ensures a dignified, cohesive academic‑regalia standard for all participants.

Official‑style Saint Anselm College cap, gown, hood and cap set — compliant with SAC commencement academic‑regalia requirements.

Long Description – Academic Regalia & Graduation Gown Details

Saint Anselm College requires all graduating students to wear formal academic regalia for Commencement. Undergraduate candidates wear a traditional gown and mortarboard cap with a hood lined in the college colors (navy and white), indicating institutional affiliation.

Master’s‑degree recipients receive their academic hoods during a separate hooding ceremony held prior to the main commencement. The hood is worn during the commencement procession, signifying advanced degree status.

SAC’s regalia policy prohibits the use of honor cords, sashes, or decorative accessories during the Commencement ceremony. Faculty regalia reflects each individual’s alma mater rather than a unified college standard.

Available Regalia Packages

• Undergraduate Set: Gown + mortarboard cap + hood (navy & white liner)
• Graduate (Master’s) Set: Gown + cap + academic hood (navy & white liner)
• Faculty Set / Advanced Degree Set: Gown + hood + cap/tam — for faculty or higher‑degree participants (colors vary per alma mater)

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