Southern University

Commencement Ceremony & Regalia Requirements

SUBR mandates that all graduates participating in commencement must wear the official academic regalia prescribed by the university: cap, gown, and hood. Regular attire under the gown must be formal — dark pants/shoes for men, or dark dresses/shoes for women. Attendance at commencement requires clearing all academic and financial obligations.

Cap, Gown, Tassel & Hood Details

The standard graduation cap for undergraduate and graduate‑level candidates is the black “mortarboard.” For undergraduates, the tassel is worn on the left before degree conferral; for graduate and doctoral candidates, tassel placement follows SUBR’s guidelines (including use of a “tam” for doctoral candidates with tassel on the right). Decorating of the mortarboard is permitted **only on the top surface**, with strict prohibition of dangling items, 3‑D objects, or banners.

Honor Cords, Stoles, Color‑Coded Regalia — Public Documentation Status

Publicly available SUBR “Regalia” documentation does **not** define a formal, color‑coded scheme for honor cords, stoles, or tassels linked to degree type, honors status, or academic discipline. The official instructions reference only cap, gown, hood, and tassel as mandatory items. As such, no verifiable list or chart is available for “Bachelor / Master / Doctoral / Faculty regalia colors,” or for discipline‑based color schemes.

Conclusion — What Is Verified

In summary: SUBR’s commencement and academic‑regalia policy requires a uniform black mortarboard cap, black gown, hood, and appropriately positioned tassel (left or right depending on degree level). The university enforces formal attire under the gown and prohibits decorations that violate the regalia code. Because SUBR does not publish any official color‑coding for cords, stoles, or tassels by degree, honors, or discipline, any listing or description should reference only the standard cap, gown, hood, and tassel — and avoid claiming unverified color‑coded accessories.

Southern University (SUBR) – Graduation Gown, Cap & Academic Regalia Guide

Prepare for commencement at SUBR with the official graduation gown, cap (mortarboard or tam), hood and tassel. This guide outlines the regalia requirements and ceremony dress code for bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral and faculty‑level candidates based on SUBR’s official regalia policy and commencement guidelines.

Cap, Gown & Academic Regalia (All Degrees)

Cap & Headwear: Undergraduates and most graduates wear the traditional black “mortarboard.” Doctoral candidates wear a “tam.” The mortarboard must sit square, point centered at forehead.
Tassel placement: For undergraduates the tassel should hang to the left. Graduate and doctoral candidates wear the tassel on the right.
Gown & Hood: All participants must wear the cap, gown, and the hood prescribed by SUBR to be eligible for commencement.

Dress Code & Ceremony Requirements

Men: Dark pants, dress shirt and tie (white‑collared preferred), dark dress shoes.
Women: Dark dresses and dark shoes (heals allowed but with caution if walking).
Prohibited attire: No jeans, shorts, flip‑flops, tennis or athletic shoes, work boots.
Cap decoration rules: Caps may be decorated on the top only — no hanging items, 3‑D objects, dangling ribbons, or large accessories are allowed.
Fees & Clearance: Graduates must clear any outstanding accounts (financial aid, library, bursar, etc.) and pay the Graduation Fee to receive regalia and participate.
Behavior code: No Greek‑style strolling, no noise makers, no banners inside the ceremony venue, remain seated till the ceremony ends, phones on silent mode.

Honor Cords, Stoles, Tassel/Hood Colors & Discipline‑Specific Regalia

No publicly available color chart: The publicly available SUBR regalia and commencement documents do not include a major‑ or discipline‑specific breakdown of tassel, hood trim, honor cord, or stole colors.
Tassel color by major/discipline: SUBR’s 2024 Graduate Commencement Program mentions that tassels for bachelor’s degrees “may be the color distinctive of the degree,” and that doctoral (Ph.D.) tassels are gold thread.
Hood lining & trim: Hoods are lined with the college colors and trimmed with the color appropriate to the degree field.
Implication for product listings: For bachelor, master, or doctoral cap-and-gown sets, tassel and hood colors may vary based on discipline — but explicit color‑by‑discipline mapping is not provided publicly by SUBR. Any product listing should include a disclaimer that tassel/hood color is “discipline‑dependent as per SUBR regulations.”

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