SAU’s Summer 2025 Commencement is scheduled for Friday, August 1, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in the W.T. Watson Athletic Center gym — for all undergraduate and graduate candidates. Graduates must check in at least one hour before the ceremony starts. Regalia (cap, gown, and hoods for graduate‑level) is distributed via the SAU Bookstore; graduates may also pick up regalia the day of the ceremony or request mailed delivery. The regalia cost is included in the graduation fee and graduates get to keep their cap and gown after the ceremony.

Cap, Gown & Tassel / Hood – Official Regalia Policy

All participating graduates are required to wear the official academic regalia provided by SAU. Undergraduates wear a mortarboard cap with tassel and the standard gown. Graduate‑level candidates also receive hoods appropriate for their degree level. Personal or unofficial gowns, caps, or decorations (e.g., decorated mortarboards) are prohibited. Only university‑approved accessories are permitted over the gown.

Honor Cords, Stoles & Color‑Coded Regalia — Official Guidelines

SAU’s public graduation guidelines state that only University‑approved academic cords, stoles, and medallions awarded through academic disciplines may be worn over regalia. This implies that honors, organizational, or discipline‑based cords/stoles are allowed — but only if officially issued. There is no publicly available, detailed color‑chart linking tassel or stole colors to specific majors, degrees, or honors, so color‑coding appears to be managed case-by-case and is not published for general reference.

Conclusion — What Is Publicly Verifiable vs What Remains Unspecified

In summary: SAU ensures graduates wear a standardized cap, gown, tassel (plus hood for graduate degrees) for commencement. Approved cords, stoles, and medallions from recognized academic disciplines or honors are permitted — but any color‑coded or discipline‑specific accessories not formally issued by the university are not allowed. Because there is no published color‑chart for tassels or accessory‑colors, any product‑listing or regalia description for SAU should reference only the base items (cap, gown, hood when required) and note that cords or stoles must be institution‑approved.

SAU Tech Graduation Regalia – Cap, Gown & Tassel Guidelines

Graduation at SAU Tech requires approved academic regalia — graduation gown, mortarboard cap, and tassel — for all eligible graduates participating in commencement ceremonies. The following summary outlines what is publicly documented and where regalia‑color guidelines are not specified by program or credential.

Cap & Gown Requirements for Graduation

Every graduate is expected to wear a graduation gown (academic robe) and a mortarboard cap as part of the official regalia set for commencement, regardless of whether they complete a certificate, technical diploma, or associate‑level credential.

Standard Tassel & Regalia Set

The standard regalia package includes a graduation cap, gown, and tassel for graduation day.

There is no publicly published guideline or chart that assigns a specific tassel or hood color based on academic program or credential at SAU Tech.

Honor Cords, Stoles, Hoods & Discipline‑Based Colors

No public discipline‑color chart available: SAU Tech does not appear to provide any accessible mapping of majors or program types to tassel, hood, stole or honor‑cord colors in its public documentation.

No documented standard for cords or stoles: There is no publicly available policy defining honor cords, stoles, or color‑coded regalia for honors or special affiliations at SAU Tech.

Vendor / Buyer guidance: Consider colored hoods, stoles, or cords as optional or custom add‑ons. When offering them, include a clear disclaimer: “Color assignments not defined publicly — confirm with SAU Tech Registrar before ordering.”

Recommendations for Graduates & Regalia Suppliers

Use only the officially approved cap, gown, and tassel set for commencement participation at SAU Tech.
Avoid assuming any discipline‑ or major‑based color variations for tassels, hoods, or stoles — none are publicly codified by SAU Tech.
If you plan to offer or purchase additional regalia items (colored cords, hoods, stoles), treat them as optional or custom; provide a disclaimer recommending verification with SAU Tech Registrar or Bookstore before purchase.
Market base cap‑and‑gown sets as “standard graduation regalia” for SAU Tech graduates; treat any colored accessories as optional add‑ons rather than standard issue.

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