Stetson University

Stetson University Commencement & Academic Regalia Summary

Stetson University holds a formal commencement ceremony each year in which all participating graduates are required to wear full academic regalia: cap, gown, and, when applicable, hood and cords. According to the school’s commencement guidelines, gowns must be fully zipped throughout the procession, the ceremony, and the recession, ensuring a polished academic presentation.

Undergraduate (bachelor’s) students wear a **dark green gown** and matching dark green mortarboard cap, both distinct from typical black regalia. Their tassel includes a custom Stetson University medallion. Stetson honors high-achieving undergraduates (GPA ≥ 3.5) with **honor cords in green and white**, which are distributed during check‑in.

Master’s students wear a **black gown** with oblong sleeves, a black cap, and a hood. The hood is lined with silk in the “official color of the degree” being awarded. Tassels for master’s graduates feature the same Stetson medallion design.

For doctoral or professional graduates (especially law school), Stetson’s law commencement program outlines more detailed academic regalia rules: the doctoral gown features velvet chevrons and panels, while the hood is edged in **purple velvet** (discipline color for law) and lined in **Stetson green** (the university’s institutional color). Graduates with honors wear **gold tassels**, while discipline‑specific tassel or cord colors (e.g., purple for law) are used. Leadership, student award recipients, and honor society members may wear cords or stoles pending formal approval.

Faculty are encouraged to participate in commencement and wear academic robes. Stetson does not publicly specify a custom color system for faculty hoods or gown facings in its general commencement policies.

Overall, Stetson University’s commencement and regalia tradition balances institutional identity, academic symbolism, and individual achievement — from green undergraduate gowns and medallion tassels to discipline‑specific velvet trimming, honor cords, and optional stoles or pins.

Stetson University Academic Regalia Package

Designed for Stetson University graduation ceremonies — this regalia set combines institutional identity with academic tradition.

Gown: Dark green gown for bachelor’s students; black gown for master’s candidates.
Cap: Matching green mortarboard for undergraduates; black cap for graduate students.
Tassel: Stetson medallion tassel — green, black or discipline-specific.
Hood (Master’s): Lined in degree-specific silk color based on your master’s program.
Honor Cords: Green and white cords for qualifying undergraduates (GPA ≥ 3.5).
Extras: Optional cords, stoles or pins for recognized student organizations, subject to approval.
Faculty Robes: Suitable for faculty participants with standard academic robes.

A refined, meaningful cap, gown and tassel set that respects tradition while honoring Stetson University students and faculty.

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