Saint Catherine University

St. Catherine University — Commencement & Academic Regalia Summary

At St. Catherine University (“St. Kate’s”), all students wishing to participate in Commencement must order their graduation garb in advance — a cap, gown and optional tassel — via the official garb ordering process.

Graduates have a choice between a “Program” tassel or a “St. Kate’s” tassel; note that the St. Kate’s tassel is not included with the basic garb package, and must be purchased separately.

For associate and bachelor‑degree candidates, the mortarboard cap and gown are required for the ceremony. Those students begin the ceremony with the tassel on the right side of the cap, and after degrees are conferred, move the tassel to the left — marking the official conferral.

Graduate (master’s) candidates enter hooded; their regalia includes a hood in addition to the gown and cap. Doctoral candidates (if applicable) process in with hoods over their arms and are hooded on‑stage as part of the ceremony.

St. Kate’s allows decorated graduation hats — graduates may personalize their mortarboards with celebratory, respectful and non‑offensive messaging or decoration. Decorating is permitted under guidelines for appropriateness.

Regarding honors or special distinctions (such as Latin Honors), St. Kate’s defines eligibility criteria but does not publicly publish a fixed color‑chart for honor cords, stoles or tassel colors tied to honors or academic discipline.

In summary: St. Catherine University uses a formal, standardized academic‑regalia system for commencement: cap and gown required for all graduates; a choice of tassel (Program or St. Kate’s) available; hood required for master’s/doctoral graduates; and optional personalized cap decoration permissible. Honor cords or stoles are not standardized in publicly‑available documentation, so accessories beyond the basic garb package depend on individual eligibility or approval.

Official‑ready St. Catherine University graduation cap, gown, tassel and hood set — compliant with St. Kate’s commencement dress code for undergraduate and graduate students.

Long Description – Graduation Gown, Cap & Academic Regalia Details

St. Catherine University mandates approved academic regalia for all students participating in Commencement ceremonies. Undergraduate (associate and bachelor) candidates wear a mortarboard cap and gown; master’s‑level students wear a gown and hood; doctoral candidates are hooded on stage during the ceremony.

Graduates may select a “Program” tassel or purchase the official “St. Kate’s” tassel — tassel is not included with the basic gown package.

Customized mortarboard decoration is permitted under St. Kate’s guidelines, allowing graduates to add celebratory messaging or personal touches, as long as decorations remain respectful and non‑offensive.

Regalia Package Options

• Undergraduate Set: Black gown + mortarboard cap + optional tassel (Program or St. Kate’s)
• Master’s Set: Gown + academic hood + cap + optional tassel
• Doctoral Set: Doctoral‑style gown + cap/tam + hood (hooded on‑stage) + optional tassel
• Accessory Options: Personalized cap decoration allowed; honor cords or stoles may be added if approved (not standard) — check eligibility and approval status.

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