Seattle University

Seattle University – Commencement & Academic Regalia Summary

Seattle University requires all graduates participating in Commencement to wear formal academic regalia: cap, gown, appropriate hood (if applicable), and tassel. The school’s “Academic Attire” page outlines clear distinctions for bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral candidates.

For bachelor’s degree candidates, the standard is a black gown and cap. The tassel color is determined by the student’s school or college within the university — for example, different colleges have different tassel color assignments. Undergraduates graduating with Latin honors are awarded an honors hood rather than just a colored tassel.

Master’s candidates wear a black cap and gown paired with a hood whose colors correspond to the academic degree field. Doctoral candidates have a distinctive regalia: a specially designed red and black robe with a matching hood and a black tam (cap). Doctoral regalia is available to rent or purchase.

Stoles and cords at Seattle University are optional add-ons and are not required for participation in commencement. Their availability is typically tied to club membership, program affiliation, or special distinction — such as veterans receiving a red, white, and royal‑blue honor cord.

The university emphasizes that all participants must be dressed appropriately for the ceremony: cap, gown, tassel, and hood (if eligible). Instructions are provided on how to wear regalia correctly prior to the event.

In summary: Seattle University’s commencement attire policy uses traditional academic regalia — a black graduation gown and cap for undergraduates, with tassel colors tied to specific colleges; master’s and doctoral candidates wear gowns with degree‑specific hoods (and a red/black doctoral robe for PhD). Optional stoles or cords may be used for honors, veteran status, or other special recognition, but are not standard for all graduates.

Seattle University Academic Regalia – Cap, Gown & Hood / Tassel Set

• Official academic gown and mortarboard cap — required for Seattle University commencement participation
• Bachelor’s set: black gown and cap; tassel color varies by college/program
• Master’s set: black gown and cap with degree‑appropriate hood representing your field of study
• Doctoral set: distinctive red & black doctoral robe, hood, and tam cap
• Optional honor cords or stoles — available for veterans or eligible honor‑society or program‑affiliated students
• Fully compliant with Seattle University commencement gown code and regalia guidelines
• Important: Tassel and hood colors depend on your academic college or program — please verify with Seattle University’s published color code before ordering colored regalia items

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