Trine University Commencement & Academic Regalia

Trine University hosts formal commencement ceremonies multiple times per year, celebrating the academic achievements of its undergraduate and graduate students. Graduates are required to wear official academic regalia, including a navy graduation gown and a matching mortarboard graduation cap. The regalia is typically obtained through the Trine University Bookstore prior to the ceremony.

The standard tassel color is navy, which complements the gown, though some programs may offer discipline-specific tassel colors. Graduate students also wear academic hoods that display colors representing their respective academic disciplines. These hoods follow traditional color-coding standards, allowing the audience to identify each field of study visually.

Academic honors are acknowledged through GPA-based Latin honors: Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, and Summa Cum Laude. These distinctions are typically recognized with medallions or other approved honor symbols rather than cords or stoles. Trine also encourages members of recognized honor societies to wear their society-specific stoles or medallions during commencement.

Faculty regalia follows traditional academic standards: faculty members wear robes corresponding to their highest earned degree, and hoods feature the same discipline-specific colors used by graduates. This creates a cohesive and visually appealing academic procession.

Overall, Trine University’s commencement and academic regalia program emphasizes academic unity, clarity, and tradition. All graduates wear standardized navy caps and gowns, with hoods reflecting academic discipline. Honors are recognized via medallions and society stoles, ensuring a dignified, consistent, and professional appearance throughout the graduation ceremony. The university maintains a formal approach that highlights both student achievement and the pride of the institution.