Spalding University holds its commencement ceremonies annually — in 2025, all graduates will gather for one large ceremony at The Galt House on June 7, with earlier smaller ceremonies for awards and baccalaureate services.

Graduates who participate must order their academic regalia — including graduation gown, cap (mortarboard), and tassel — from the Campus Store, which partners with vendor Jostens. Orders must be placed by the published deadline (for 2025, April 30).

According to Spalding’s own “Academic Regalia” statement: bachelor’s and master’s gowns are “plain and unadorned.” Doctoral gowns are distinguished by the traditional wide velvet bands on sleeves and front of the gown. The mortarboard and tassel colour correspond to the student’s academic discipline. The hood — for master’s and doctoral graduates — is edged in velvet color matching the discipline, and the lining represents the institution. Spalding’s school colors are blue and gold, so the hood’s interior reflects institutional identity.

Discipline‑color coding, following standard academic‑dress conventions, includes examples such as white for arts and humanities, gold for science, blue for education, and apricot for nursing — though full current color-code chart is managed by regalia vendor and not publicly posted.

Honor cords, stoles or additional adornments may follow the general academic‑regalia expectations; however, Spalding’s publicly posted commencement FAQ only refers to ordering regalia and hoods, not to a publicly visible universal color‑coded honor‑cord or cultural‑stole schedule.

In conclusion: Spalding University maintains a traditional commencement and academic‑regalia policy. Graduates wear formal gowns (black, for undergraduate/graduate), mortarboard caps with discipline tassels, and — for advanced degrees — hoods edged and lined per discipline and institutional colors. While the institution uses standard academic‑dress norms, publicly available documentation does not reveal a full publicly accessible honor-cord or stole color scheme — suggesting that such accessories may vary or be optional.

Official Spalding University Academic Regalia — Cap, Gown & Tassel Set

Celebrate your graduation from Spalding University with the authentic academic regalia package — includes graduation gown, mortarboard cap, tassel, and discipline‑appropriate hood for graduate/doctoral candidates.

• Graduation gown: traditional academic gown (plain for bachelor’s/master’s; velvet-banded for doctoral)
• Graduation cap: mortarboard included
• Tassel & Hood: discipline-based tassel and hood velvet color; hood lining in Spalding’s institutional blue & gold
• Vendor Regalia: ordered via Spalding Campus Store and distributed ahead of commencement — deadlines apply
• Optional Accessories: honor cords or stoles may be available for approved honors or organizational credentials

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