Tusculum University holds in-person commencement ceremonies, typically on campus at Pioneer Arena or Pioneer Park, with no ticket limits for guests. Graduates must order their academic regalia in advance (cap, gown, hood) through Jostens, as per Tusculum’s registrar site.
The university’s commencement etiquette guide emphasizes that the graduation gown and graduation cap should not be altered: “Do not alter the appearance of your robe or cap.” For advanced degree recipients (master’s, doctoral), there is a hooding procedure; Tusculum provides a hooding tutorial, and students should wear hoods appropriate to their field of study.
Tusculum’s regalia program includes a structured honors‑cord system: - **Bachelor’s honors**: cord colors designate GPA — *black + orange* (cum laude, 3.5–3.74), *orange* (magna cum laude, 3.75–3.94), and *gold* (summa cum laude, 3.95–4.0). - **Graduate honors**: students with a 4.0 GPA wear a gold cord *and* gold tassel (High Honors); those with 3.90–3.99 wear a gold cord. - **Honor societies and other recognition**: *Alpha Chi* members wear blue and green cords; *Bonner Leaders* wear sage green + silver; *President’s Society* orange + silver; *Tutors* purple + gold; *Student Nurse Leaders* blue/gold/white; *Pioneer Certified* teal; *Kappa Delta Pi* green + purple; *Veterans* red, white & blue. - Tusculum also offers a **gold stole** for its Honors Program graduates.
There is no widely published, discipline‑based color scheme for tassels or velvet trim on hoods in Tusculum’s publicly available catalog or regalia guides. The 2018–19 academic catalog notes only the honor cord and tassel rules for GPA distinctions. Faculty participating in commencement wear academic regalia from their own terminal degree institutions, though Tusculum does not detail a faculty‑specific color policy in its public handbooks.
In summary, Tusculum University’s commencement system emphasizes a **traditional gown and cap**, structured honor cords by academic achievement, and selective stoles for high-achieving students. However, Tusculum does not publicly provide a detailed, discipline-based color chart for tassel or hood colors; students and regalia providers should verify accessory color details with the Registrar or Bookstore before placing orders.
Mark your Tusculum University graduation with this elegant academic regalia set, crafted to reflect the University’s commencement traditions.
Note: To confirm the exact colors of the graduation gown, cap, tassel, honor cords, and stoles for your specific program at Tusculum 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.