Tulane University holds a unified commencement ceremony, typically at the Caesars Superdome, where graduates from all schools come together in formal academic regalia. ([turn0search8]) According to the university’s Commencement FAQs, students must wear regalia — cap, gown, and where applicable, hood — to cross the stage. ([turn0search4]) Regalia must be ordered via Oak Hall through the Tulane portal before key deadlines.
Tulane’s regalia guidelines restrict stoles and cords: only those earned through University Honors, officially recognized student organizations, or U.S. military veteran status are allowed. “Personal” stoles or cords not sanctioned by Tulane are explicitly prohibited. These approved honor cords are generally distributed during the diploma (or school) ceremonies.
Regarding tassels and hoods, Tulane follows a color‑coded academic dress tradition. In its Public Health school, for example, MPH/DrPH students use a **salmon‑pink hood and tassel**, while MS/MSPH students have **gold/yellow**, and PhD candidates wear **blue**. The School of Medicine’s ordering page states that doctoral students receive a hood and tassel; their hood is customized to match their degree and discipline.
Faculty participating in commencement wear academic regalia from their terminal degree institution; Tulane’s Bookstore handles rental or purchase of these robes. ([turn0search8]) For master’s and doctoral students, hoods also follow Tulane’s color scheme. A Tulane “Decoding the Colors of Commencement” guide outlines velvet trim for hoods by discipline, though it does not lavishly list sash/stole colors.
In summary, Tulane University’s commencement emphasizes traditional academic regalia: *black or custom robes*, *mortarboard cap*, tassels and hoods in degree‑ or school-specific colors, and limited, officially approved honor cords. Adornments remain controlled to preserve ceremony dignity and a unified academic appearance.
Honor your Tulane University graduation with an elegant, tradition‑aligned academic regalia set. Designed to meet Tulane’s official commencement dress code.
Note: To confirm the exact colors of the graduation gown, cap, tassel, honor cords, and stoles for your specific program at Tulane 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.