Thomas University Commencement & Academic Regalia

Thomas University, based in Thomasville, Georgia, hosts its annual commencement ceremonies each spring. Graduates don their caps and gowns in a formal procession, with separate undergraduate and graduate ceremonies held on the Forbes campus.

According to TU’s commencement instructions, students must wear regalia that “pertains only to the degree you are earning.” This implies that only cap, gown, and other items relevant to their earned degree should be worn. The **gown** is required, and graduates are urged to keep their gown wrinkle-free and to wear dark shoes for the ceremony. Thomas University provides guidance but does not publicly display a detailed, institution-wide color chart for **tassels**, **honor cords**, or **stoles** in its commencement materials.

At check-in, undergraduate graduates may receive **Latin honor cords**, according to their 2025 “Know‑Before‑You‑Go” instructions. Graduate students are reminded in the same guide not to wear tassels, stoles, or cords earned during their bachelor’s if they are now earning a master’s degree.

Faculty participating in the ceremony wear full **academic regalia**, including robes, but the Thomas University website and catalog do not provide any public breakdown of hood lining color or velvet trim by discipline. The focus in TU’s publicly available commencement instructions is on simplicity, correctness, and ensuring that regalia reflects only the degree being conferred.

Overall, Thomas University emphasizes a dignified and standard graduation attire — a traditional cap and gown set, with limited public regulation around additional regalia like tassels, cords, or stoles. The university’s policies suggest that any honor cords or stoles come from Latin honors or external academic societies, rather than a tightly-managed regalia color system.

Thomas University Academic Regalia – Cap, Gown & Tassel

• Black graduation gown, in line with Thomas University commencement requirements.
• Mortarboard cap included to complete your formal academic attire.
• Included tassel: color not fixed by institution — flexible per student or society.
• Honor cords available in society‑specific colors: green & gold (business), red/white/blue (veterans), purple & white (nursing), blue & green (Alpha Chi), etc.
• Stoles are not standardized by Thomas University and may vary by honor society or external source.
• High-quality lightweight fabric for comfort during outdoor or indoor ceremonies.
• Available in multiple sizes to ensure proper fit.

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