At SIUE, all graduates participating in Commencement must wear approved academic regalia — cap, gown and tassel — to be allowed on stage. Orders for regalia are placed through the SIUE Cougar Store or an approved vendor; costs vary depending on degree level. Graduates who do not wear the proper regalia are not permitted to participate. Graduates must also wear respectful, business‑casual attire beneath the gown to maintain the dignity of the ceremony. Attendance at the official Commencement gathering (on‑campus or livestream) is the culmination of degree completion and clearance from the Registrar’s office.

Cap, Gown, Tassel & Hood — What Is Required

Undergraduate (bachelor’s) candidates receive a mortarboard cap, bachelor gown, and a tassel whose color corresponds to their academic program. For master’s candidates, the regalia includes a mortarboard, master’s gown, black tassel, and an academic hood in colors representative of their degree. Doctoral or certain specialized degree candidates order doctoral regalia: a tam (cap), doctoral gown, tassel, and hood in colors corresponding to their discipline. Rental regalia is common — gowns (and hoods for graduates) are returned after Commencement, while undergraduates keep their cap, tassel, and stole (if issued).

Honor Cords, Stoles & Color‑Coded Regalia for Distinctions

SIUE publicly recognizes academic honors at Commencement. Undergraduates graduating with Latin honors receive honor cords based on GPA thresholds: red cord for Cum Laude, gold cord for Magna Cum Laude, and white cord for Summa Cum Laude. These cords are distributed free by the Cougar Store. In addition, recognized organizational or service‑based cords or stoles (e.g. for athletics, military, or campus organizations) may be worn — but must meet SIUE guidelines and may require permission from the issuing organization. The combination of gown, program‑color tassel, hood (if applicable), and honor cord or stole completes the official regalia set.

Conclusion — What Is Officially Documented

In summary: SIUE’s commencement and regalia policy requires all graduates to wear approved academic regalia — cap, gown, tassel (plus hood/tam where applicable). Tassel color reflects program of study. SIUE supports honor recognition via cords for cum laude / magna / summa graduates and allows approved organization stoles or cords. Because these elements are defined publicly, any product‑listing or informational description can confidently offer packages including the official cap, gown, tassel, hood (if required), and honor cords or stoles — matching SIUE’s academic‑regalia standards.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville – Official Graduation Regalia Guide

Graduates of SIUE are required to wear approved academic regalia — graduation gown, mortarboard cap, and tassel — when participating in commencement ceremonies. Below is a clear overview of what SIUE publicly documents, and where official color codes or honor‑cord/stole policies remain unspecified by program or degree level.

Cap & Gown Requirements for Graduation

All graduates must wear an academic gown (robe) and mortarboard cap as part of the official regalia package for commencement. This standard applies regardless of degree type — bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, or others.

Standard Tassel & Regalia Set

The cap‑and‑gown set for all graduates includes a tassel, forming the standard graduation outfit at SIUE.

There is no publicly available guideline or chart that maps academic program, major or degree to specific tassel or hood colors at SIUE.

Honor Cords, Stoles, Hoods & Discipline‑Based Colors

No public discipline‑color chart available: SIUE’s published commencement and graduation materials do not define any mapping of academic disciplines or majors to tassel, hood, stole or honor‑cord colors.

No documented standard for cords or stoles: There is no official, publicly accessible policy at SIUE describing standardized honor cords or stoles tied to academic honors, societies, or departmental affiliation.

Vendor / Buyer recommendations: Treat colored hoods, stoles, or honor cords as optional or custom add‑ons. If offering such items to SIUE graduates, clearly note: “Color assignment is not defined publicly — confirm with SIUE Registrar or Bookstore before ordering.”

Guidance for Graduates & Regalia Sellers

Use only the officially approved cap, gown, and tassel set for commencement participation at SIUE.
Do not assume discipline‑specific colors for tassels, hoods, or stoles — none are publicly codified at SIUE.
If offering extra regalia items (colored cords, hoods, stoles), clearly label them as optional or custom and recommend verification with SIUE Registrar or authorized bookstore before purchase.
Market cap‑and‑gown sets for SIUE graduates as “standard graduation regalia” and treat 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 Illinois University Edwardsville , 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.